Just a knock on the head

Published 11 June 2008, Posted in National

Last week was Brain Injury Awareness week.  Were you aware that 90 New Zealanders a day sustain a brain injury through either a car accident, sport injury or assault.  If you have sustained a knock to the head, are you aware of the symtoms of concussion and that it can cause permanent or long term damage?

Former All Black Steve Divine and author Rosie Belton tell thier story of how they recieved thier head injuries and talk about the impact it has had on thier lives. 

Please click here to view thier story from TV3.
Please click here to read about Rosie Belton’s book ‘Just a bang on the head’ - Living with a brain injury.