Concussion Informative Speech
Jack Wilkie
Comm107 Informative Speech Outline
Introduction
A) Traumatic Brain Injury’s are an injury that we are still finding out new information on. The extent of this in sports is also on a significantly more extreme level. The question I’m investigating and informing the audience of is whether or not the NFL taken appropriate measures in concussion prevention and rehabilitation?
B) Tie this in with my own personal experience of having two concussions and the emotional and physical effects it had on me. My dad’s hockey career was also cut short because of experiencing several concussions.
C) Wrap up introduction by talking about my subtopics. These include the health effects of concussions, the NFL’s actions, and moving forward in the …show more content…
1) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “signs and symptoms of a concussion may loss of conscious-ness, confusion, memory loss, dizziness, double or blurry vision, balance issues, sensitivity to light or sound, and nausea or vomiting.”(Boriboon).
Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, change to athlete’s behavior, etc. Because of the serious condition of the brain after a concussion, players are expected to sit out 2-4 weeks.
Long term effects
Conclude first point by talking about how because of the expectations and scale these pro athletes are playing on, they tend to mislead medical experts.
2) In the article, “Concussions in Sports and Recreation,” author Terry Adirim notes that, “ neuropsychological testing is the gold standard in the assessment of concussions. This is because there is evidence that underlying brain functions continue to be impaired even after reported clinical symptoms of concussion are gone”(Adirim).
B) NFL
Recently, Roger Goodell implemented a new medical committee to advise him on the issue of traumatic brain injuries.
i) Replaced the former Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Committee, which was active from 1994 to …show more content…
(2007). Concussions in Sports and Recreation (1st ed., Vol. 8). Elsevier.
Boriboon, K. (2013). Concussion Management In Football: Don 't Shake It Off (1st ed., Vol. 5). American Physical Therapy Association.
Ellenbogen, R., Berger, M., & Batjer, H. (2010). The National Football League and Concussion: Leading a Culture Change in Contact Sports. Elsevier.
Feddermann-Demon, N., Straumann, D., & Dvorak, J. (2014, June 6). Return to play management after concussion in football: Recommendations for team physicians. Retrieved February 13, 2015. Top of Form
Bottom of Form
Heiner, J. (2008). CONCUSSIONS IN THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE: JANI V. BERT BELL/PETE ROZELLE NFL PLAYER RET. PLAN AND A LEGAL ANALYSIS OF THE NFL 'S 2007 CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES. Retrieved February 13, 2015, from http://www.lexisnexis.com.proxy-um.researchport.umd.edu/hottopics/lnacademic/?shr=t&csi=144694&sr=TITLE(CONCUSSIONS IN THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE: JANI v. BERT BELL/PETE ROZELLE NFL PLAYER RET. PLAN AND A LEGAL ANALYSIS OF THE NFL 'S 2007
Comm107 Informative Speech Outline
Introduction
A) Traumatic Brain Injury’s are an injury that we are still finding out new information on. The extent of this in sports is also on a significantly more extreme level. The question I’m investigating and informing the audience of is whether or not the NFL taken appropriate measures in concussion prevention and rehabilitation?
B) Tie this in with my own personal experience of having two concussions and the emotional and physical effects it had on me. My dad’s hockey career was also cut short because of experiencing several concussions.
C) Wrap up introduction by talking about my subtopics. These include the health effects of concussions, the NFL’s actions, and moving forward in the …show more content…
1) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “signs and symptoms of a concussion may loss of conscious-ness, confusion, memory loss, dizziness, double or blurry vision, balance issues, sensitivity to light or sound, and nausea or vomiting.”(Boriboon).
Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, change to athlete’s behavior, etc. Because of the serious condition of the brain after a concussion, players are expected to sit out 2-4 weeks.
Long term effects
Conclude first point by talking about how because of the expectations and scale these pro athletes are playing on, they tend to mislead medical experts.
2) In the article, “Concussions in Sports and Recreation,” author Terry Adirim notes that, “ neuropsychological testing is the gold standard in the assessment of concussions. This is because there is evidence that underlying brain functions continue to be impaired even after reported clinical symptoms of concussion are gone”(Adirim).
B) NFL
Recently, Roger Goodell implemented a new medical committee to advise him on the issue of traumatic brain injuries.
i) Replaced the former Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Committee, which was active from 1994 to …show more content…
(2007). Concussions in Sports and Recreation (1st ed., Vol. 8). Elsevier.
Boriboon, K. (2013). Concussion Management In Football: Don 't Shake It Off (1st ed., Vol. 5). American Physical Therapy Association.
Ellenbogen, R., Berger, M., & Batjer, H. (2010). The National Football League and Concussion: Leading a Culture Change in Contact Sports. Elsevier.
Feddermann-Demon, N., Straumann, D., & Dvorak, J. (2014, June 6). Return to play management after concussion in football: Recommendations for team physicians. Retrieved February 13, 2015. Top of Form
Bottom of Form
Heiner, J. (2008). CONCUSSIONS IN THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE: JANI V. BERT BELL/PETE ROZELLE NFL PLAYER RET. PLAN AND A LEGAL ANALYSIS OF THE NFL 'S 2007 CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES. Retrieved February 13, 2015, from http://www.lexisnexis.com.proxy-um.researchport.umd.edu/hottopics/lnacademic/?shr=t&csi=144694&sr=TITLE(CONCUSSIONS IN THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE: JANI v. BERT BELL/PETE ROZELLE NFL PLAYER RET. PLAN AND A LEGAL ANALYSIS OF THE NFL 'S 2007