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Sunday 29 August 2021 10:53 am  |  Updated:  Friday 05 November 2021 12:47 pm

Virtual reality may offer solution to brain injury caused by heading in football

By: Michiel Willems

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Heading is an integral part of football, but its links to lasting brain injuries are proving hard to ignore.

One software company believes it has found a solution to the damaging impact it can have: virtual reality. Watch the full report.

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