Concussions and other forms of traumatic head injuries have become a serious problem in high school, collegiate, and professional athletics. Over the years, many young athletes have suffered a concussion, which can, in turn, have a long term effect on the athlete’s mind. A concussion can occur from any type of contact to the head or neck area resulting in a small leisure on the brain. Although this injury is physically small, a bruise on the brain is a significant injury and should be treated as such. Many people fail to realize the seriousness of head injuries and the long-term effects that are associated with them. Entire lives have been changed from a single hit, but many individuals are able to participate in rehabilitation programs which
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Ahmann (2013) suggests that young athletes are unaware that, “Reported concussion rates are more frequent among high school athletes than college athletes in some sports . . . highest in football, ice hockey, lacrosse, wrestling, soccer, and women’s basketball” (p. 311). Athletes must be aware of what is at risk any time they step onto their playing field. Some players are under the impression that they are unable to be injured because of the equipment they are wearing; however, this is a false sense of safety. In fact, Ahmann (2013) disproves the idea that equipment reduces head injuries when she states “[a] committee found little evidence that current sports helmet designs reduce the risk of concussions . . . the marketing for some protective devices . . . lack of scientific evidence to support such claims” (p. 311). With facts coming forward exposing how dangerous sports truly are, there can be a backlash within the minds of the athletes. The young players can themselves fearful in the middle of a contest which can, in turn, also cause injuries. There must be a balance of fun and safety while playing a sport; however, preserving the minds of future generations should be a top …show more content…
A medical team, with the baseline tests of the players, would be on standby awaiting any possible accidents during a game. Also, the coaches would play a major role by watching for players acting abnormally. After the athlete is identified, it is up to the medical team to evaluate the player based on the test results compared to the baseline. If the player is cleared, he or she may return to the field of play; however, if the player is diagnosed with a concussion, he or she will not be permitted to resume play. Sideline concussion test in high school athletics would be extremely beneficial because it would show that the health of the player is more important than a
Ahmann (2013) suggests that young athletes are unaware that, “Reported concussion rates are more frequent among high school athletes than college athletes in some sports . . . highest in football, ice hockey, lacrosse, wrestling, soccer, and women’s basketball” (p. 311). Athletes must be aware of what is at risk any time they step onto their playing field. Some players are under the impression that they are unable to be injured because of the equipment they are wearing; however, this is a false sense of safety. In fact, Ahmann (2013) disproves the idea that equipment reduces head injuries when she states “[a] committee found little evidence that current sports helmet designs reduce the risk of concussions . . . the marketing for some protective devices . . . lack of scientific evidence to support such claims” (p. 311). With facts coming forward exposing how dangerous sports truly are, there can be a backlash within the minds of the athletes. The young players can themselves fearful in the middle of a contest which can, in turn, also cause injuries. There must be a balance of fun and safety while playing a sport; however, preserving the minds of future generations should be a top …show more content…
A medical team, with the baseline tests of the players, would be on standby awaiting any possible accidents during a game. Also, the coaches would play a major role by watching for players acting abnormally. After the athlete is identified, it is up to the medical team to evaluate the player based on the test results compared to the baseline. If the player is cleared, he or she may return to the field of play; however, if the player is diagnosed with a concussion, he or she will not be permitted to resume play. Sideline concussion test in high school athletics would be extremely beneficial because it would show that the health of the player is more important than a