Toilet-related injury

How does a concussion affect your brain? First of all, concussions occur when the brain bounces against the skull after someone's head is bumped. Concussions are fairly common, especially if you are playing sports. Since the brain is very difficult to study, scientists do not know what exactly happens at a molecular level inside the brain during and after a concussion. The brain is the body's best-protected organ, because it is shielded by multiple layers of membranes that block out harmful…

The NFL claims to be having progress with concussions but on opening day, linebacker Stewart Bradley of the Philadelphia Eagles was hit hard in the head, his legs turned to jelly and he collapsed. A few minutes later, he was sent back into the game. That’s not progress. Some risk factors of concussions are playing high risk sports like football, lacrosse, hockey etc., having a concussion before hand, and being a soldier in combat. Concussions are temporary unconsciousness caused by a blow to…

Over 2.7 million people have suffered from concussions just this year. From sports related collisions to whiplash shaking the brain during a car accident, concussions can occur in virtually any situation. The injury initially can affect the brain in different ways due to the fact that the brain is very complex; every brain injury is different and heals in a different way for each victim. Some symptoms of the injury may appear right away, while others may not show up for days or weeks after the…

Over the past three decades, there has been an astonishing development in the handling and treatment of injuries. The mechanism and factors that can avoid injury incidence and encourage a great recovery from injury has increased concern in research (Burt & Overpeck, 2001; Wadey & Evans, 2011). Injury if not completely avoidable could be at least minimized when participating in sport. Sports injuries may be expressed as any medical circumstances that impede an athlete from participating in…

There is no denying that every time an athlete suits and plays a football game, it comes with the risk of sustaining an injury. And of all the potential injuries one can encounter, concussions are the main ones that have been brought out into the limelight in recent years. With all the new attention on concussions and the possible future effects it can have on a person, it is natural to be hesitant when allowing a child to participate in youth football. However, there are many benefits that…

In researching this topic, the question to weigh is whether or not the severity of the injury warrants the use of a CT scan as these machines produces small doses of ionized radiation. As CT scanning has been the de facto standard for identifying a significant injury to a person’s head is nothing to ignore. More often than needed, CT scans will be used as a readily and rapidly available tool to assist doctors instead of human observation alone. That being said, this study performed an analysis…

“Smack!” Your head hits the ground after a hard tackle to the ground. You get up, and you can’t see straight and go back down. The chance of having long-term brain injury from that are likely, and could change your life. A concussion can be caused by a blow to the head. 1 Your head hitting the ground hard will probably cause a concussion. Hitting your head from a tackle is one of the many causes of a concussion in sports like football, soccer, boxing, hockey, and basketball. Protective…

Over a 9 year span, the number of people younger than 22 who are treated in emergency rooms for concussions has increased by 100,000 (Injuries in youth, 2016). The steep rise in concussion diagnoses in the United States has prompted state legislation. Washington state's "Shake It Off Law," passed in 2009, was the first in the country to require medical clearance of youth athletes before they can return to the field for practice or a game after any indication of head trauma. The other 49 states…

Mental health issues are increasing later on in a athlete’s life because of high impact sports. Many sports these days have had a lot of issues with concussions and other major injuries or health problems. Some people that may have a concussion or have had one in the past should really watch for the symptoms of possibly having one. Some of the physical symptoms are dizziness, problems with balance, nausea and vomiting, blurred vision, headaches, sensitivity to light, low energy level. Many…

Concussions in Athletes Tristyn D. Bailey California Baptist University Abstract A growing epidemic in today society are head impacts and concussions cause by contact sports usually happening between athletes. When leaving a head injury undetected, you can result in having long term brain damage and may even prove deadly. To preserve the young athlete’s head health, mental cognition and ability to succeed, it is critical that coaches, players and parents are aware of the inherent dangers and…