Football Helmets: An Attempt to Protect America’s Football Players Football whether it is the NFL or watching little children play on Saturdays, is one of the most dominant sports of American culture. The stadium, the fans, the paraphernalia, the players, the uniforms, the ball itself, and etc. are all part of what makes up the sport. Looking specifically at the uniforms, they have drastically evolved over the years. Back in 1869 when football was starting to be played, it was very dangerous because
Introduction Throughout all levels of football there are numerous risks that can have life altering effects. These risks include the possibility of severe head and spinal injuries, which are caused by numerous impacts to the head. Concussions and spine injuries are two of the most severe injuries that are associated with the risk of football. Concussions are a head injury that, if not taken care of properly, can have serious neurological effects. The primary cause of a concussion is a high intensity head impact
increasing number of concussions that are occurring in high school sports. In this paper I will explore the problem of concussions and talk about the ramifications of concussions. Until the last few years, school athletes suffering from concussions has not been addressed seriously. However, the impact on students and schools is tremendous. Many organizations and schools have not taken precautions to address concussions. However, the ramifications of student athlete concussions haven’t been really