Head injury

high impact sports are much more vulnerable to injuries. These include; short term head injuries, long term head injuries, C.T.E., and even death. To begin, the first and most common injury caused by these sports are short term had injuries and long term head injuries. Though they seem not as big as a deal, but they most certainly are. In the article “Hard Knocks,” it states, “A typical high school football player receives about 650 hits to the head per season, according to University of…

Zain Siddiqui Siddiqui 1 Mrs. Bender 10 Honors English 7 April 2016 How much of a role do football head injuries play in a player’s mental health after retirement, and where does the liability of the NFL end? Every little boy has the inescapable dream once in their lifetime, the dream that no boy can resist. It is the inevitable dream to become a sports superstar. Whether that is in football, basketball, or baseball, every boy has wanted to reach that stardom level. However,…

Concussion and head injury prevention have become a huge part of modern helmets. Additionally, ideas that were once thought back in the earlier time periods are no longer allowed (single face bar). Also, certain aspects are required at all times: the helmet, the full facemask, and the chin straps. Combine these changes in helmets, with the changes in rules, and the way tackling is taught, the NFL and football in general is in the right direction towards safety. However, as mentioned, concussion…

In Chris Lynch’s book, Hit Count, he looks at the controversial topic of concussions and other head injuries in organized football. During the course of the book, the main character Arlo, continuously gets hit and makes hits on the football field that surely take a toll on his body. Even with the concern of his mom and coaches, Arlo refuses to see that the way he plays football is dangerous. From a psychological perspective he is in complete denial of the peril he is putting his body through…

The issue is should AFL players wear helmets to protect themselves from a concussion and other head injuries. Some articles say that helmets made for AFL players don’t actually protect them from concussions but do prevent some head injuries such as cuts, bruises, skull fractures and brain damage. There are a number of cognitive and emotional impairments that may occur if a concussion should arise such as Anxiety, attention problems, balance, behaviour problems, brain fog, cognitive decline,…

In Cold Blood: The Head Injury that Eventually Killed Dick Hickock In 1959, the quaint agricultural town of Holcomb, Kansas was robbed of its innocence by the senseless killing of the prominent Clutter family. The perpetrators, Perry Smith and Dick Hickock, were less than extraordinary men; ordinary looking at best, on the outside. However, on the inside, deep within their psyche existed two disturbed men with pasts that culminated in murder. Capote details the life of Perry, creating a round…

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Is the NFL doing enough to address head injuries for their sport? The debate over head injuries in the National Football League has perplexing views coming from the audience, players, and medical doctors in the United States. This has become a major issue in the last ten years because of recent studies linking chronic brain diseases with retired players. Many lawsuits filed against the NFL happened after this became public knowledge. More rules and regulations must go into action immediately to…

effects of head trauma after football. A concussion is considered a brain…

Impacts on ALS and CTE Not every hit thrown by a player seems to be victory yet, it causes uncured injuries to athletes. Being involved in a competitive sport can come in contact with a disease known as ALS due to head injuries. ALS is known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis this disease does not affect the brain, however, it gradually affects the human body. Receiving frequent injuries in the head can result in a disease known as CTE. CTE stands for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, this…