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I have spina bifida oculta. can i play contact football? ive never had an issue with it but my parents insist that it can cause paralysis even though ive played as an aggressive goalkeeper for most of my life?

Q: i have spina bifida oculta. can i play contact football? ive never had an issue with it but my parents insist that it can cause paralysis even though ive played as an aggressive goalkeeper for most of my life?

: Have a sports medicine doctor fully examine you. If cleared by doctor both you and your parents should be assured

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Have a sports medicine doctor fully examine you. If cleared by doctor both you and your parents should be assured

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/16/2021

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A member asked:

I have spina bifida oculta. can i play contact football? ive never had an issue with it but my parents insist that it can cause paralysis even though ive played as an aggressive goalkeeper for most of my life?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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