The concerning link between head knocks and motor neurone disease
South Sydney rugby league player Jai Arrow has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), marking a significant turn in his athletic career. This diagnosis follows a trend of high-profile athletes in contact sports facing similar health issues, raising concerns about the link between head injuries and MND. Experts emphasize the need for increased awareness about the disease and its impacts on those affected.
- ▪Jai Arrow's diagnosis effectively ends his decade-long career in rugby league.
- ▪MND affects around 800 Australians each year and is responsible for approximately one in every 200 deaths annually.
- ▪The average survival time after an MND diagnosis is two and a half years, with only 5 to 10 percent surviving more than 10 years.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/the-concerning-link-between-head-knocks-and-motor-neurone-disease-20260520-p5zz3m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 18:10:08 +1000 |
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