Concussion‚ the diagnosis every player dreads but hears too often‚ so what is actually being done to prevent this from sidelining millions of players every year and protect players from getting life-threatening concussions? Concussions are a serious health risk sustained by all athletes‚ more specifically football players. Football is a sport that demands more from its athletes mind and bodies than most sports do. The endless head collisions that occur on the line of tackle‚ as well as‚ one perfectly
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Injuries in the NFL Over 60% of NFL players have suffered from at least one concussion in their professional career. The NFL should consider the impact of head injuries that plague many players past and present. Many football players suffer from concussions‚ and may experience CTE chronic traumatic encephalopathy‚ chronic headaches and loss of memory. Over 3‚800 players or families of living and deceased players have now sued the NFL due to head injuries (King). Many concussions have been undiagnosed;
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class-action lawsuit from hundreds of ex-football players regarding the lifelong effects of football concussions. The NFL has settled its brain trauma case in September of 2013 with an agreement to pay out $765 million to 4500 football retirees (Ezell). Concussions have become a major issue in not only the game of football but the business of football as well. In high contact sports‚ such as football concussions are going to be very prevalent. Equipment and regulations do not meet standards for players in
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Concussions are a very difficult subject. So many different opinions and personal accounts. They come in many different levels and severities that it’s hard to understand. Anyone who has had a concussion has experienced the after effects such as headaches‚ dizziness‚ short term loss of memory‚ etc. Concussions are not good. Not one bit. They can cause many long term problems. Many ex-football players have had many brain problems and even some have committed suicide from these concussions. A concussion
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CONCUSSIONS IN FOOTBALL 1 Effects of Concussions in Football CONCUSSIONS IN FOOTBALL 2 Football has become the most popular sport in America. Boys start playing at the age of 6 and‚ if they turn pro‚ could play into their 30’s or even 40’s. Some people will say‚ “They know what they’re signing up for” or “The players choose to play the game”. Just because they may choose to play the game‚ does that mean that they don’t deserve the very best protection
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‚ “a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury- or TBI- caused by a bump‚ blow‚ or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth” (“What Is a Concussion?”) When an individual experiences a major blow to the head or body‚ the brain is pushed against the inside of the skull and can bruise. Although the brain has fluid and protective membranes (meninges) that cushion it‚ the blow
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Todays NFL is mostly built on violence. The most successful teams brutalize or intimidate their enemies. To the NFL teams it’s all about being the strongest player on the field. Due to most players acting like this it can lead to fines‚ suspensions‚ or even kicked out of the league. I know some people are disagree by saying “It will ruin the fun in the game.”‚ but what is more important‚ safety or entertainment. What i’m going to show you are a few options that could change the safety of our favorite
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Concussions occur all too often in hockey and football. Our knowledge of concussions and its long-term effects has increased tremendously over the past ten plus years. Statistics show that concussions occur most in football and hockey. Over the years the mentality about concussions has changed and it’s taken very seriously. The protective equipment has gotten a lot better over the years. The long-term effects are just starting to be known. The statistics of this condition makes you realize how
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Football Concussions I. Introduction- Head injuries are becoming a major problem in athletics such as football. a. Background info i. A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump‚ blow‚ or jolt to the head. A concussion can also be caused by violent movement or jarring of the head or neck. ii. Football is the most common sport to result in concussions b. Thesis Statement i. The increase of concussions in football has had a profound efffect on athletes and should
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Concussions in Girls’ Soccer Soccer is a very common sport across Ohio. Many of you have probably played‚ or at least watched soccer at some point. One thing that comes along with planning soccer is heading the ball. I personally have been playing soccer since I was four years old‚ so I’ve headed the ball countless times. Over the course of my soccer career‚ I have had 4 concussions. I actually had to sit out of my teams’ regional final game my senior year due to a concussion. It was extremely difficult
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