from Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld and his deputies, the Joint Force commander and his subordinates put together a sufficient operational plan for phases I through III of the campaign. However, the glaring omission of realistic planning for phase IV post-combat stabilization operations set the stage for an explosion of insurgent and sectarian violence. This was then compounded by the inability of the MNF-I commander to accept that the operational environment had changed and required a…
Tracy was a high school basketball player that had a head on collision with another player in a basketball game. She went to school the next day and never told anybody about her symptoms of nausea, lightheadedness and blurred vision. Tracy knew that if she told her coach that she had a concussion she wouldn’t be able to play in the next game. So she kept silent and didn’t tell the coach or the athletic trainer about having a concussion. Tracy ended up passing out in the locker room after the…
Concussions are a very serious, non-visible injury that involves some type of trauma of the brain. In sports, there are higher chances of someone sustaining a concussion. Since concussions are non-visible, trainers and doctors rely on people to report whether they think they may have sustained a concussion or not. Symptoms vary from person to person, and sometimes symptoms may not show up until 24 hours later. Without the proper treatment and recovery period, if someone were to sustain a…
Concussion are the common occurence injury sports amoung high school, college and professional athletes. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall or another injury that shakes the brain. Sports concussion often result in meantal and physical symptoms. Symptoms like dizziness, balance, fatigue, headache, forgetfulness, and not being able to concentrate. If the athlete sleeps a lot this could mean he has a concussion, but alos if he is not…
The Centers for Disease control estimates more than 300,000 sports-related concussions occur each year in the United States. A concussion is a brain injury characterized by an onset of impairment of cognitive and/or physical functioning. Even though concussions are considered "invisible injuries", they are still very serious head injuries that can have long lasting affects even 30 years later. Athletes shouldn't be able to participate in any physical activity until they are evaluated and signed…
A student athlete has to worry about many things, especially about their own health after a sports injury. More than 300,000 sports related concussions throughout the year in the United States, for any type of athlete. But Fred Theye also mentions that "high school athletes are more vulnerable to concussions than older students and may take longer to recover". If a student athlete sits out for the prescribed amount of time after their concussion, it will balance their recovery time and make it…
A concussion is a trauma induced alteration in mental status that may or may not result in loss of consciousness. A concussion is caused by an impact to the head, neck, or any body part that may cause jarring of the head. They are always serious even if it doesn't seem like it because they can be difficult to diagnose. There are laws in place that stop athletes from returning back to the sport the same day they received a concussion. Article 2 and 3 states all of this information with detail in…
Student athletes, with a concussion, or any other traumatic head injury need to sit out of participating longer to let the brain fully heal. If this happens to occur to you, you're at a greater chance for a concussion. Any kind of trauma to the head is dangerous, if you get a concussion you need to stay out longer; you must be completely functional in able for you to return. This is because many athletes are obtaining long term brain damage due to them returning to the field of play before…
It can happen when you least expect it. All the sudden a massive blow to the head leaves you in pain. At the hospital, they tell you what has happened. You have just experienced a concussion, and it’s just getting started. Many people suffer from concussions, and it has a very big impact on individuals. For example, former hockey player sued the NHL (National Hockey League) because of concussions they say happened during their games. Also, it has affected students who say after concussions, they…
Sports-related injuries provide a combination of extensive and inevitable problem as they are responsible for up to 25% of severe eye injuries worldwide. Eye injuries from blunt forces and penetrating objects may cause morbidity, disability, and blindness. Most of these injuries are preventable if and only if the information regarding the detail of injury is available. Each sport induces its own injury to the eye owing to variation in the ball’s size, speed, and mechanical properties. Although…