Princess Anne is reportedly suffering memory loss after her head injury - a common symptom post-concussion. Turning to the experts, The Telegraph reveals the best ways to recover after a head injury and the effects these types of traumas can have in the long run. When Princess Anne was admitted to hospital this week after being kicked in the head by a horse, she was reportedly suffering from memory problems.
“Horse riding is one of the most dangerous sports for sports injuries . It’s not just being thrown off. It’s being kicked, being fallen on and trampled,” says Natalie Mackenzie, a cognitive rehabilitation therapist and brain injury trainer.
Height and speed of course also play a part if you are actually riding. “The bigger the horse, the higher the fall,” says Mackenzie. A concussion is always a worrying situation and while we often hear about the impact of young sports people, the concerns become greater after 60 .
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