Ever since I was young, I have been highly active in softball and basketball. I can only recall one incident of ever having a concussion, and that was during high school basketball. Another girl and I collided head first, and I was graced with the bad end of the deal with a concussion. I felt nauseous, had an awful headache, and could barely walk without feeling lightheaded. I was required to sit out of all upcoming practices and games until our athletic trainer cleared me for playing. I think the rules regarding concussions are strict enough. Concussions can have a detrimental effect on the body if they are not completely healed before returning to physical activity, especially if it is something extraneous such as sports. With that said,
