Repetitive Head Trauma Research Paper

In the recent years, there has been an ongoing debate on the safety of tackle football. Several studies have been conducted that show how former NFL players had a brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma. This disease, known as CTE, can change the parts of the brain involved with memory, judgment, and fear. While this study was conducted on NFL players, brain trauma can occur during any level of tackle football. Some parents are now not allowing their children to play the sport because of the potential risk. If my child wanted to play tackle football, I would let them because people are making it safer everyday and I am informed enough to make sure my child is safe. Football is one of the most played sports in the United States; therefore, people are continuing to make it safer. This sport involves repetitive trauma to the head and takes an overall toll on ones body. This trauma can lead to more serious repercussions, if not noticed. This trauma can be subsided with changes to the game. The article posted by CNN.com states, …show more content…
Among the changes in recent years has been conducting pregame medical assessments of players, along with on-field and postgame assessments of players involved in hard hits. Another has been moving the kickoff spot 5 yards forward, reducing the number of kick returns.
These steps that they are taking can help reduce the risk of brain trauma, but also catch something early and be able to treat it before it is too late. Dr. Russ Lonser, Chairman of the Head, Neck, and Spine Subcommittee noted that in the past three seasons, the NFL reports that there has been a decrease of 25% in the amount of concussions players had. This extra awareness by the NFL has also lead local sports teams to be more proactive when it comes to brain injuries and hard hits. This advancement in safety and knowledge of potential dangers are what makes football on its way to becoming substantially