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    With about 300,000 sports-related concussions occurring each year in the United States (1), one would think that a protocol for such an injury that occurs in the head would be taken with much more vigorous analysis, especially given that this discomfiture, bringing aftereffects of confusion and/or temporary incapacity to the athlete, could inevitably cause brain damage, or even worse. It should be supported to supply the brain, and body, ample time in order for it to heal completely, prior to returning back onto the field; there should, in fact be given longer periods before an athlete can get back into another stressful situation that could cause these violent shocks once again. By restricting one's self from thoroughly recovering from a…

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    An extensive report about sports-related concussions in young people, released last week by the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council, made recommendations that included bolstering research, collecting data, examining injury protocols and educating the public. But the report identified one particularly stubborn challenge: the “culture of resistance” among high school and college athletes, who may be inclined to shrug off the invisible injuries and return immediately to the…

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    The ever expanding medical evidence documenting the harmful effects of concussions has caused serious concerns about sports-related concussions in youth athletes. One particularly serious concern is an event that can happen in rare instances in young people who suffer a second concussion while still in the process of recovering from a previous concussion. Aptly called “Second Impact Syndrome” or “SIS,” it can result in catastrophic brain swelling that typically leads to death or severe…

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    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…

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    In the last decade the amount of concussions in youth sports has risen, but there is a lack of data regarding the rate of youth concussions. Even though there are many campaigns informing people about sport-related concussions, Athletes, coaches, physicians, and parents of young athletes are still confused in many fields. In order to help find actions that can benefit the understanding of the effects and causes of concussions, the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council collected…

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    of effects of sport-related concussion over the years for athletes. The study was approved by the University Review Board. The research was performed with a total of 120 participants of each division of College athletics. The study was carried out on groups with about 45 concussed symptomatic athletes, 45 concussed asymptomatic athletes and 45 non-concussed control athletes. The group is divided into the groups for test and monitoring. The need of the variety of participants is due to…

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    Brain injuries, especially concussions are becoming more related, not only in professional sports but youth as well. Concussions are a popular injury in more than just football, sports like hockey, baseball, and soccer are becoming more prone to concussions as well. In the article, Sports-Related concussions and traumatic brain injuries: Research roundup, the article talks about how frequent concussions and the lasting effects they are having. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…

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    recreational and sport-related concussions each year in the U.S. and the number of people being treated for these injuries has increased greatly in recent years. A concussion is a type of brain injury caused by a blow to the head or a violent shaking of the head and body. This is also called a TBI, traumatic brain injury. There are multiple sports that are at high risk for concussions, which lead to major, minor, and physical effects of the brain, but there are also preventions and protections…

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    12 8 January, 2016 Concussions Every year it happens again and again. People ranging from the age of 10 up to adults over 30 years old put on a pair of pads and a helmet to go play football. Continually hitting each other increases the chance of a concussion. Concussions occur when the person gets hit in the head which causes a jarring of the brain against the skull. Your brain is a soft organ that is surrounded by spinal fluid and protected by your hard skull. Normally, the fluid…

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    Attention to sports-related concussion has garnered worldwide attention particularly in the football arena. The need for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of concussion, as well as growing concern about potential long-term effects of sports-related concussion, has prompted the dissemination of guidelines to assist in the management of this condition (White, Newton, Makdissi, Sullivan, Davis, McCrory, & Finch, (2014). Pelletier,(2006) states it a difficult decision to…

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