football helmets prevent blacking out, but not all concussions. Most get concussions and don’t know it. Most die later from a concussion disease. During football games, concussions happen a lot, but we just don’t notice them. Neither does the player. Concussions does not always have to do with passing out. Sometimes it is just a blurry vision or being a little off balance. Those concussions can lead to major brain problems. A really bad concussion disease is called the Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
out of 5 high school athletes will get a concussion during their sports season (“Sports Concussion Statistics”). Throughout my years of high school, I have always been told that I just need to be wrapped in bubble wrap. I have had several injuries from volleyball whether it is my hands, ribs, back, knees, or ankles. Normally I do not completely listen to the doctor’s advice, but now I do. Last year at the Versailles volleyball tournament, I got a concussion. After such a horrifying experience, I know
A concussion is a head injury that can change how the brain normally works (“Football Players Drill Without Helmets To Reduce Concussions”). They have been given a lot of attention lately. Players can suffer from the long term effects of a concussion. Years after the athlete has finished his football career, the effects can still linger and them for the rest of their lives (“Football Players Drill Without Helmets To Reduce Concussions”) . It is very important that concussions are recognized
being taught on how to avoid injury, and laws and rules are being changed to prevent concussions from occurring. Players and coaches are more educated than ever before about the risk and how to prevent concussions. Coaches are teaching ways to make the game more safe to avoid injury, "The coaches have been told to tell the players to use their shoulders instead of their heads." This reduces the chance of concussions and other brain injuries significantly. It's not that football is dangerous, it is
depression that leads to suicide. CTE is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain found in athletes and others with a history of repetitive brain trauma.(http://www.bu.edu/cte/about/what-is-cte/) This are examplelike symptomatic concussions and asymptomatic subconcussive hits to the head.CTE is related with memory lost, and impaired judgment, depression, aggression it can only be diagnosed after death. lots of doctor have done many research on many football players that have CTE
NFL Concussions The National Football League or commonly known as NFL was founded August 20th, 1920 in a town called Canton, Ohio. A group of men had gathered together at a Hupmobile showroom resulting in the birth of the NFL. It wasn’t always called the National Football League back in the early 1900s it was known as, the American Professional Football Association or APFA. The first president of the league was Jim Torpe, and at the time he was the most famous athlete. The NFL ignored how serious
The NFL has been the main professional football organization for over 50 years. Throughout this time, many players have suffered injuries, including body injuries, head and facial injuries, and other miscellaneous health issues. All throughout history, technology has been there aiding in the success of most everything and football is no different. Technology has been instrumental in preventing injuries in the NFL. One thing that has been in the news recently is CTE. CTE is a degenerative disease
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
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. These types of impacts are praised on the professional level, which
the U.S.A are getting concussions and having broken bones and it affects their way of life. There are approximately 1.7 million brain injuries. The highest rate of reported concussions in the NCAA is in women’s hockey at .90 per 1,000 athletes. According to Melissa Romero at www.washingtonian.com/well being/health/ten-facts-you-should-know-about-concussions. A girl that was making straight A’s had suffered 3 concussions in an year is now making Ds. After having a concussion you may lose your vision