Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) are both diseases that affect a victim’s quality of life. Athletes all over the world who play physical sports have died from these rare, yet serious, diseases. In many ways, these conditions are preventable through the precautions of coaches and team advisors of contact sports. Although the cause of ALS has not been fully determined, head trauma may play a key role in the diagnosis. Mild traumatic brain injury or even less minor head injuries can contribute to CTE symptoms. ALS and CTE do not just happen when athletes are reckless, but when safety precautions are not in order. Theoretically, these injuries and life long devastating occurrences can be ended with
