GCSE PE Reading - Chapter 1 - Brain-cooling treatment for concus

What is the name of the new brain-cooling treatment being trialled in professional rugby union?

• BrainFreeze

• IceBrain

• CoolHead

• PolarCap

How long does the PolarCap treatment last following a concussion injury?

• 60-75 minutes

• 45-60 minutes

• 30-45 minutes

• 15-30 minutes

Which sport was the five-year study conducted in that led to the development of PolarCap?

• Football

• Tennis

• Basketball

• Ice Hockey

Who is the chief executive of PolarCool, the company behind PolarCap?

• Mark Bennett

• John Smith

• Michael Dunlop

• Erik Andersson

Which club is NOT mentioned as part of the trial for the new treatment?

• Leinster

• Connacht

• Scarlets

• Cardiff

According to Dr. Michael Dunlop, what makes sports-related concussions potentially worse?

• Lower body temperature

• Higher body temperature

• Fatigue

• Dehydration

Which journal published a study concluding that the treatment may reduce symptoms and shorten return-to-play time?

• Journal of Concussion Research

• Journal of Athletic Training

• Journal of Neurotrauma

• Journal of Sports Medicine