The topic of head injuries is one of the most controversial topics in the sports field. The repercussions that occur because of concussions lead some people to believe that a player that acquires a concussion should have to sit out until the injury fully heals. This argument is fully supported by scientific and physical evidence that has been obtained from real life players with concussions. Going back directly into play after getting a concussion is exceedingly dangerous seeing as an injury becomes more severe after obtaining a second injury, second injuries increase the chance of permanent damage significantly, and memory loss is more prominent if the player has a history of concussions. According to the "Virginia Board of Education
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This idea is presented in "Head Up: Concussions in Highschool Sports". The article also states that athletes are afraid to admit to having an injury for fear of being removed from the playing field. The very fact that they are afraid that their injury may remove them from play is a sign that their injury is dangerous enough to remove them from play. Athletes need time to heal before the injury gets worse. Getting back on the field too soon has severe long term affects, one of them being death. Looking at it from the other perspective, players with concussions don't have too much to worry about as long as they take it easy on the field. Some believe that a player should be able to return to their sport after limited time of recovery. This belief is supported by players that return to their sport and don't get a second concussion or injury. Thinking this way is taking the risk that the player won't obtain a second injury. Waiting for their concussion or injury to heal might be one of the hardest things an athlete will do, but in the end it's worth it because they will be safe and guarded from permanent damage. An athlete must not wait for their coach to say it's okay to return, but for a doctor to tell them that they are fully healed. This is the only way to ensure the safety of athletes with
This idea is presented in "Head Up: Concussions in Highschool Sports". The article also states that athletes are afraid to admit to having an injury for fear of being removed from the playing field. The very fact that they are afraid that their injury may remove them from play is a sign that their injury is dangerous enough to remove them from play. Athletes need time to heal before the injury gets worse. Getting back on the field too soon has severe long term affects, one of them being death. Looking at it from the other perspective, players with concussions don't have too much to worry about as long as they take it easy on the field. Some believe that a player should be able to return to their sport after limited time of recovery. This belief is supported by players that return to their sport and don't get a second concussion or injury. Thinking this way is taking the risk that the player won't obtain a second injury. Waiting for their concussion or injury to heal might be one of the hardest things an athlete will do, but in the end it's worth it because they will be safe and guarded from permanent damage. An athlete must not wait for their coach to say it's okay to return, but for a doctor to tell them that they are fully healed. This is the only way to ensure the safety of athletes with