Repetitive strain injury

extensive training cannot prevent an injury. Repetitive stress or a blunt trauma to the elbow can damage the Ulna Collateral Ligament (UCL) requiring surgery. The reconstructive surgery, named after Tommy John a major league pitcher, repairs the damaged ligament. The demanding procedure requires the skill of a highly professional orthopedic surgeon. The Development of the UCL Injury The UCL connects the upper arm bone with the lower bone in the forearm. The UCL injury is not specific to…

mean they are built in such way on the inside “A survey of 2,552 football players who suffered concussion at least 3 times revealed a significantly higher risk of depression” (Markser 2). This information is relevant because concussions are a common injury among the general public and can come from…

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain that can be caused by a strong blow to the head (closed injury) or by an object that penetrates the skull and enters the brain (open injury). TBI can change the way your brain works, and can range from mild to severe. A mild TBI may cause only temporary changes. A concussion is the most common example of a mild TBI. A more severe TBI may cause permanent brain damage, coma, or even death. What lifestyle changes can be made? To prevent…

How many people have been injured playing the sport they love? What causes concussions people may wonder. The impact of hitting your head hard enough for your brain to hit off the side of your head and cause a concussion is simple these days and we have to stop that. Whether it be more padding in helmets or a better in a wreck to not get a concussion. After getting a concussion, there will be many effects people will face in their everyday life. Having a concussion, there are many complications…

It is estimated that 3.8 million sports related concussions occur in the United States every year. Many people have become so overwhelmed with the thought of concussion, but what is a concussion? How does one get a concussion? What are the levels of how severe a concussion can be? These are all questions that need to answered, so that people can know what a concussion is. A concussion is by definition a temporary state of unconsciousness that is caused by a blow to the head, but what does a…

A concussion is “A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI—caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2017). Brain injuries are no joke and are the major talk in the American sport…

Concussions A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body (CDC.gov). The rapid movement of your head allows the brain to bounce around the skull, causing an injury that is more severe than you might think. As most concussions aren’t life threatening, the side effects and recovery time can be if not taken seriously. Have you ever bumped your head and thought it was just a headache? It is very important to be able to recognize a concussion…

topic of concussions is to observe an athlete post injury in their activity to see if it plays a role in the concussive symptoms and performance on some cognitive tests. In context, “Evidence suggests that athletes engaging in high intensity activities after concussion have more difficulties with cognitive recovery” (“Concussion”). To understand the article and what it entails you’ll have to know some key words such as: “Concussion, a complex injury to the brain caused by a traumatic force…

The topic of concussions has spiralled arguments recently due to the frequent occurrences in professional and ametuer sports. Research is an ongoing process being done in order to conclude the effects of concussions. One example of this controversy, was the movie Concussion, released in 2015, which brought to light the dangers of concussions. The effects of concussions, affect not only the person with the concussion, but the people that surround them. Although many argue, that parents of the…

Concussions Did you know that people who have already had a concussion are more susceptible to getting another concussion? Concussions affect many teenagers around the world and can actually be quite dangerous if they get multiple or even one serious one in their lifetime. Most people do not realize that they actually can be quite a life altering event. Concussions come in many different forms. 17.2% of concussions come from collisions, 14.2% of people give concussions, 22.9% get concussions…