Endorsements > Sports Personalities
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Justin Langer, Australian cricketer, 2006 |
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“As an international cricketer I have received several blows to the head both opening the batting and fielding close in. The protocols used by Dr Patricios and his team at Sports Concussion South Africa are the same as those used to monitor me following my concussion in South Africa this year. I urge all young sports men and women to seek the appropriate medical advice on when to return to sport.”
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Schalk Burger,
Springbok and Western Province loose forward |
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“Head and neck injuries are a part of contact and collision sport. Having suffered from both, I have full confidence in the programme that my team doctor Dr Kohler and his colleagues have devised for Sports Concussion South Africa and The Pharos Sports Concussion Programme.”
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John Smit, Springbok
and Sharks Captain, 2006 |
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“I urge all young sportsmen to take head injuries seriously. Use
the latest international guidelines and technology available to
guide you back to sport. The protocols used by Sports Concussion
South Africa have been adopted by the Springboks.”
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Brian Habana,
Springbok and Blue Bulls rugby player, 2006 |
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“I have personally been through the protocols devised by Sports
Concussion South Africa following head injury. Take head
injuries seriously! Seek expert advice before playing again.”
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Wikus Van Heerden,
Springbok, Lions and Blue Bulls rugby player, 2006. |
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“Dr Patricios looked after my recovery after several
concussions. I have full confidence in the Sports Concussion
South Africa protocols and encourage all young rugby players to
enroll in The Pharos Sports Concussion Programme.”
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Lawrence Sephaka,
Springbok and Lions rugby player, 2006. |
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“Kids – you don't have to blackout to have suffered a
concussion. Feeling dizzy, not concentrating in class or can't
shake that headache? See a doctor before playing again!”
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Owen Nkumane, former
provincial and international player, current youth coach and
rugby commentator. |
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‘As a former player I probably didn't always take concussions
seriously enough. Now that I coach youngsters and
commentate on the game, I can appreciate the potentially serious
consequences of playing with a head injury. I encourage all
young players to enroll in the Pharos Sports Concussion
Programme.”
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Dr Ismail Jakoet,
Medical Director, SA Rugby, 2006 |
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“Having worked with Drs Kohler and Patricios in formulating SA
Rugby's head and neck injury protocols, I fully endorse the
efforts of the Pharos Sports Concussion Programme and Sports
Concussion South Africa.”
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Morne Du Plessis ,
former Springbok captain and chairman of The Chris Burger Petro
Jackson Players Fund. |
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“The technology for assessing concussion has advanced
tremendously since my playing days. I urge all young sports men
and women to take head injuries seriously and seek professional
advice before returning to play.”
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Joe Van Niekerk,
Western Province , Stormers and Springbok player, 2006. |
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“They might call me ‘Big Joe' but I'm not immune to the serious
effects of concussion. Both Dr Kohler and Dr Patricios have
looked after me during my playing career and I encourage all
scholars to partake in their programme to prevent serious head
injuries.”
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Luke Watson, Western
Province and Stormers Captain, 2006. |
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“I play a physical game of rugby. I rely on the expertise of my
team doctor Ryan Kohler to monitor potentially serious head
injuries and encourage all young players to seek the same expert
advice.”
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Nick Mallett,
Director of Rugby , Western Province , 2006. |
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“As a coach and administrator I see the effects of concussion
often. I full endorse the initiative of my union's Medical
Director, Dr Ryan Kohler , and his colleagues to educate all
sportspersons about the latest clinical and technological
advances in concussion management.”
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Jean De Villiers,
Springbok rugby player, 2006 |
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“ Rugby is fun but head injuries need to be taken seriously.
Join the Sports Concussion Programme and receive the benefits of
the same protocols as we do as professionals.”
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Graeme Smith, SA
Cricket Captain |
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“I received a freak blow to the head from a cricket ball last
year. I was surprised at the time it took for my concussion
symptoms to settle. I encourage all kids to take concussion
seriously and enroll in the Pharos Sports Concussion Programme.”
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Conrad Jantjes – Springbok, Lions and Western Province Rugby; SA U19 cricket and
soccer, 2006. |
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“Having played soccer, cricket and rugby at representative
level, I've seen the effects of concussion in several sports.
Not only rugby players suffer from concussion. If you have
persistent headaches, nausea, dizziness, poor concentration,
drowsiness or disturbed sleep – seek medical advice before
playing again.”
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