Concussion

risks. The ways being for coaches and parents to learn more about concussions, signs of concussions, and ways of playing the sport that help to reduce the risks. No matter what technological changes are made to equipment or what rules changes are put in place in these sports, there are always going to be parents that will not let their children play sports like football and hockey. The data that has come out recently about concussions will always be present and used as the first and main…

We are probably not going to see the NFL accept any ads for the upcoming movie, Concussion, who's slogan is "Nothing hits harder than the truth." This movie is based on a true story about a Nigerian-born forensic neuropathologist, Dr. Bennet Omalu (played by Will Smith), who was the first to discover Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is a disease that is caused by repetitive brain trauma, especially during contact sports such as football, hockey, boxing, bull riding, water polo, or…

Concussions In Sports Concussions are the most popular type of head trauma in children and adults, yet it has only been within the last few years that the understanding of what concussions are and how easily they can occur in sports and other accidents, such as a fall or a car crash, has come to the attention of coaches, parents, and medical professionals. Because the awareness of what concussions are and the effects they have on brain function has increased, the number of concussions in…

entering the “concussion protocol” and would need to be “cleared” before returning to play. Based on the observations of the sideline staff and a spotter located in the press box above the field, players will be evaluated on the sideline and removed from play if a concussion was suspected. If confirmed, players then enter the concussion protocol. It’s been estimated that close to 200 concussions were suffered by NFL players this past season, and in some of those cases the NFL concussion…

having multiple concussions. Some may say that’s true, but doctors and other medical professionals are currently researching and exploring this issue. While yes they are researching the topic, it is what researcher are doing with their information. The NFL has a new three and out rule to help aid players so they will not suffer from too much damaged caused by having at least three concussions. The argument that they are researching and exploring the effects of multiple concussions is true and…

of a concussion are not always noticeable. And neither is the time it take to recover from them.(Nancy 1) Concussions can include likely symptoms like sadness, asking questions more than one time, tingling and problem going to sleep(Nancy 2). Because concussion could cause life threatening injuries and memory loss some need to be done about concussion. Because of concussions, football players may suffer academic effects, emotional problems and Cognitive symptoms(Paddock 3). After concussion…

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that occurs when a head impact jars or shakes the brain inside the skull. Gabe Henderson, wide receiver for the Louisiana High School football team, has had two concussions while in high school. Football accounts for 64-76% of all high school sport affiliated concussions. On average, one in every five high school athletes will suffer from a concussion this year. Gabe’s 2015 football season was cut short when he became one of these unfortunate…

Society Concussions and head trauma have had a huge impact on the sports world, impacting the lives of many athletes by altering their state of mind. Basketball, baseball, football, soccer, boxing, and swimming are just a few examples of sports that continue to impact society in today’s world due to the amount of injuries that individuals receive. Head injuries, such as concussions and head trauma, need to be dealt with great care and precision. If an athlete is suspected of having a…

ever experienced a concussion? As we all know to go back onto the field or back onto the court the injured athlete must be cleared by a doctor or medical physician. Even though a full checkup and correct healing process is needed, many athletes go back way earlier and without clearance from the doctor. Statistics show that there are nearly 300,000 sports-related concussions that occur each year in the United States. That is more than 5% of high school athletes receive concussion each year while…

twenty four hours and also begin to start vomiting, which can lead to a concussion protocol and end their football career for good if they get more than three concussions in one season. They are some ways to prevent obtaining a concussion which is by not hitting the opposite player with your head and prevent causing a helmet to helmet collision from happening during a game. The NFL should be more careful about the concussions that have been occurring during the games because it affects their…