Paul van Donkelaar

Heading a soccer ball could permanently damage your brain, says UBC study

The Georgia Straight published an article about recent research into head injuries sustained while playing soccer. Study author and UBC professor Paul van Donkelaar and his team found that repetitively […]

Nov 22, 2018

Heading in football damages nerve cells in the brain

South China Morning Post reported on a UBC study into damage caused by heading a football. Paul van Donkelaar, a professor in the school of health and exercise sciences at […]

Nov 16, 2018

Heading soccer balls can lead to cell damage: UBC study

Global News reported on research from UBC’s Okanagan campus that found repeated headers in soccer could damage the nervous system and increase concussion-related symptoms. Paul van Donkelaar, a neuroscientist and […]

Nov 15, 2018

Soccer head shots cause nerve cell damage: UBC study

A new study from UBC’s Okanagan campus shows that soccer head shots can damage nerve cells, reports the Vancouver Sun. UBC neuroscientist Paul van Donkelaar found that soccer players showed […]

Nov 14, 2018

The study shows that repetitive impacts of a soccer ball on a player’s head could cause damage to the cells of the nervous system. Credit: Shutterstock

Keep your head out of the game, suggests new UBC research

The soccer ball is racing at a speed of 80 km/hr when the player uses their head to redirect it and score. Their team wins the game — but at what cost? UBC Okanagan research suggests the price is high.

Nov 13, 2018

Intimate partner violence victims show symptoms of traumatic brain injury

A new study from UBC Okanagan was cited on CBC.  Researchers found that brain injuries suffered by people in violent relationships can be more significant than athletes who sustain concussions. […]

Oct 2, 2018