The topic will cover an overview of the impact that different sports (and factors associated with sports) have on hearing loss. Direct and indirect factors associated with a hearing loss directly causally related to sports, will be included in the presentation.

It will include how direct and indirect factors associated with a hearing loss come about and/or are directly linked following one’s involvement in sport/s. The presentation will also look at a brief overview of the physiological changes that may occur during sports and that could contribute to hearing loss. The presentation will also cover a few of the benefits of exercise on hearing loss. The talk will cover the audiologist’s role related to the topic; as well as considerations for the future.