For many years concussions were thought to be nothing more than just a blow to the head that hurt at first, but then everything would be alright. Now, scientists are starting to realize the traumatizing effects of repeated concussions and blows to the head and what they may lead to. C.T.E, or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, is one of the effects of having multiple concussions in which you have difficulty remembering, talking and even memory loss. So now, Scientists are researching the effects of concussions including C.T.E, how C.T.E affects people, how people diagnose concussions, how you can prevent concussions, what happens when you get a concussion, and how to fully recover from a concussion.
There are many ways to diagnose a concussion …show more content…
One way they have figured out that helps is that doctors and medical professionals need to be able to properly diagnose a concussion. Now, doctors and trainers are trying to keep patients with concussions out of physical activity until they have fully recovered. Also, kids now have to be cleared by a health-care professional in order to play again. Some teams now have special technology in players’ helmets to see if they are alright after a big blow to the head. Another system has also been developed that by putting small sensors in your helmet, you can track hits to the head("Special Report: Knocking Heads: The Dangers of Concussions."). Some mouthguards have also been invented to measure rotational accelerations to the head(Bjorn Carey). Meanwhile, former NFL players are donating their brains so that scientists can study it and the effects of blows to the head. Former football players are also trying to help create safer helmets so the game can be played more safely. Researchers are using Head Impact Telemetry System, which measures head impacts by magnitude and location. Now, more coaches are trying to tell their players to tackle with their head away from the impact, so there is a less chance of getting a concussion(Dan Polnerow). Scientists are now trying harder than ever to try and find out how to prevent
There are many ways to diagnose a concussion …show more content…
One way they have figured out that helps is that doctors and medical professionals need to be able to properly diagnose a concussion. Now, doctors and trainers are trying to keep patients with concussions out of physical activity until they have fully recovered. Also, kids now have to be cleared by a health-care professional in order to play again. Some teams now have special technology in players’ helmets to see if they are alright after a big blow to the head. Another system has also been developed that by putting small sensors in your helmet, you can track hits to the head("Special Report: Knocking Heads: The Dangers of Concussions."). Some mouthguards have also been invented to measure rotational accelerations to the head(Bjorn Carey). Meanwhile, former NFL players are donating their brains so that scientists can study it and the effects of blows to the head. Former football players are also trying to help create safer helmets so the game can be played more safely. Researchers are using Head Impact Telemetry System, which measures head impacts by magnitude and location. Now, more coaches are trying to tell their players to tackle with their head away from the impact, so there is a less chance of getting a concussion(Dan Polnerow). Scientists are now trying harder than ever to try and find out how to prevent