Traumatic brain injury

it affects more of a certain group athletes. ALS is a disease that affects the body, but not the mind. This disease slowly kills the motor neurons and stops all body functions except for eye movement and the function of the brain. CTE however, is a disease that affects the brain by swelling and shrinking, it causes damage by releasing toxic proteins. Concussions are a part of the problem when it comes to ALS and CTE’s because if you get a concussion and don’t treat it properly it can lead to…

the technology boom? It’s not that we are oblivious to the causes of these traumatic head injuries. Many Americans are well-aware of the phenomena, that is shaping up and questioning the consequence of joining a competitive sport. A concussion is the most common Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI). A concussion can happen when the head or body is moved back and forth quickly, such as during a motor vehicle accident or sports injury. Concussions are often called "mild TBI" because they are usually not…

Football Brain Injuries In today’s world, nothing seems more ideal than having a career as a professional athlete. All children aspire to grow up and be like Tom Brady or Lebron James playing in front of a huge crowd. Sports are fun and entertaining, the income is more than enough, and the popularity is never ending. As of recent, there has been certain acquired information that has put all of these fantasies to a screeching halt. This information relates to football players and the…

Most people know what a concussion is, but what they don’t know is how much they actually effect a persons brain. I know that when I hear that somebody has a concussion I get very worried, as many others would too. After I wondered what really happened to a persons brain when they got a concussion, I decided to do some research. This is why I would compare a concussion to an essay. For those of you who play a contact sport it is very likely that you or a teammate could face getting a concussion.…

population, but playing in competitive sports, unfortunately, comes along with the unavoidable risk of injury. This is a terrible reality, but the only way to take that risk out of the equation is to stop playing all together. NCAA Nobody wants injuries, that is why there are so many rules and regulations in sports these days. Every organization that offers organized sports does its best to minimize injuries and maximize fun and safe participation. The NCAA, for example, take necessary steps…

time. In the game of soccer, there are hundreds if not thousands of ways to be injured and it’s as easy as closing your eyes for a millisecond. One of the most common injuries in this team sport is concussions. There should be more precautions in soccer to prevent concussions as they especially common, they cause long term brain damage, and they are easy to prevent. After a serious collision or fall coaches are required to give the player a concussion check that…

without fear of judgement or reaction of the therapist. An environment of safety will allow individuals to express anxieties so that they may be interpreted and analyzed. • Person-Centered theoretical perspective to counseling- Individuals have the ability to understand themselves and are able to solve their own problems without direct intervention from the therapist. If individuals are in a therapeutic relationship, in which the therapist is genuine and real, accurately empathetic and…

aftermaths of concussions.After seeing all of these things I realized that a concussion was not just some basic injury, it is something that can cause a normal person with a normal life to lose everything. When we watched the movie “Concussion” I learned that many people really didn’t care about the injuries in football. In the movie when Dr. Omalu tried to tell everyone about the injury no one really listened to him. The football community was wondering why he was cutting open one of their…

Felt by All: Injuries: Growing up, I was very involved with sports, just like the many other people. As most of you already know from experience alone, playing certain sports like football, and soccer tend to result in various injuries, ranging from bruises, to nagging aches, and pulled ligaments. Occasionally you might have suffered a more severe injury like tearing ligaments, breaking bones, or becoming severely concussed from a blow to the head. Unfortunately, the latter of injuries mentioned…

body, leaving only the brain intact. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, is a similar disease; however, it only attacks the brain. ALS is a horrific disease that only affected older athletes, who were usually only males but is now being found in younger athletes. ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig 's disease, is an illness where the body is slowly deteriorating away and leaves…