Focal and diffuse brain injury

This is a condition that affects people’s ability to move their bodies. Cerebral palsy cannot be cured, as it is caused by damage to the brain either during pregnancy or a little after birth. It can also occur in premature babies who are not given the proper treatment or have other kinds of complications that lead to eventual brain damage. This is a permanent, lifelong condition that can affect the people who have it in many different ways. Some people may suffer from difficulty controlling…

The brain is the control centre of the human body, coordinating memory, emotions, movements, motivation and all bodily functions (Rushworth, 2015). It is a complex system comprised of many components, however, when an injury occurs, the areas of the brain that are damaged can cause substantial effects to the functioning of the mind and body. Acquired brain injury (ABI) is often used as a term to encompass a variety of other brain injuries, including Traumatic brain injury (TBI). ABI is defined…

turn rebuilt our relationship. I started to realize that the only thing to combat the daze is a positive attitude. I became much more involved in school, running and winning the position of ASB activities director. During the semester following my injury, I earned my first 4.0 GPA which was extremely gratifying after all I had been through. I started and continue to be more involved with my church, attending mass regularly. I began to have great success in sports, finishing very strong in the…

reflect and compare, the King-Devicke test is used to screen for on impact concussion detection. The two minute test consists of spatial and memory recall of numbers. (5) Concussion education is also used in order for athletes to understand their injuries. It was stated that only 64% of all concussions go reported during games or practices. (6) Contact sports require a multifactor system in order to reduce the rate of concussions, starting with education, moving to personal protective equipment,…

the rules to protect players from such a traumatic brain injury, it is up to coaches and officials to enforce these rules to protect players. Despite coaches harping on players to tackle properly, the repeated blows to the head continue to occur and cause concussions. Because of this striking problem and the result of many different…

likely as the ageing population increases, so will the number of stroke cases (Wist, et al., 2016). There are two types of cerebrovascular accident, an ischaemic stroke which is caused by a blood clot or partial blockage reducing blood supply to the brain (AIHW, 2013, p 10). Secondly, A haemorrhagic stroke is caused by the rupturing of blood vessels and consequent bleeding (AIHW, 2013, p 10).…

Doctors have studied and concluded that over time the impact of concussions on athletes can cause permanent brain damage and leads to brain deterioration. However, one of the worst things that could happen after receiving a concussion is that an athlete experiences another concussion. The problem with athletes who receive multiple concussions is that brain damage can become permanent and can cause disabilities of the body (Dominguez 126). Those athletes who play sports their whole…

The human brain is an extraordinarily complex and crucial part to the body, so we wouldn't want to knowingly put it in the face of danger. Brain damage is a very tragic and serious topic that shouldn't be taken lightly. One uncommonly known factor of long-term brain damage is receiving a concussion, mostly resulting from head-on collision sports and activities. After an athlete experiences a concussion, they have very little healing time and return back to playing their sport and are three…

Athletes are getting brain disrupting injuries everyday and we are doing nothing to stop it. Student athletes should be required to sit out for one full year after two concussions in a six month period. The reason for this resting period is because athletes with injuries to the brain have been found to have brain disruptions up to ten years later and sometimes be diagnosed with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, also known as CTE. With all of the research being done about this topic, the number…

Throughout life, people deal with injuries and pain. However, activities that directly cause pain should not be continued. This is the case in the ever-so-popular sport often called “Football.” As shown in the article “Hard Knocks,” the video “Concussion Hazards in Youth Football,” and the infographic called “How Many G’s?” football is a sport that is incredibly difficult on the body, which has been directly related to concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Recreational departments…