the computer based concussion evaluation software known as ImPact. Utilizing the software for both baseline testing (prior to any known head trauma) and post injury at set times following injury, the software is evaluated for the reliability to test concussion symptoms and recovery. McCrory, P., Meeuwisse, W., Johnston, K., Dvorak, J., Aubry, M., Molloy, M., & Cantu, R. (2009). Consensus statement on Concussion in Sport–the 3rd International Conference on Concussion in Sport held in Zurich, November…
Sports are full of competition, but this heavy amount of competition may not be so good for a person's body; plus, injuries are a common thing in sports. It wouldn’t be a sport without an injury occurring. Injuries, like concussions, are very common in sports like soccer and football. Those are caused by continuous action to the head. Concussions can have long-term effects on the brain, like memory loss and diseases like Parkinson’s(Nordqvist). Also, the violent plays in today’s sports, are not things…
Concussions in Sports: Tackling the Issue It happens every game, a player gets hit very hard and is injured in some sort of way. In the current days of football, concussions are the most common and most dangerous injury there is and should be given more attention to protect players and athletes. Whether it's short term or long term, concussions can cause serious damage to athletes brains and in serious cases put them in the hospital. While NFL players shake off concussions as not being that bad…
Sport Concussions Sport Concussions National American University ABSTRACT The United States Medical Society has developed guidelines to treat concussions received playing contact sports. The guidelines for treating concussions that occur during sports competition include three grades of concussion. Patients with grade 1 concussions have confusion without amnesia or loss of consciousness. They should be checked for amnesia or other symptoms every five minutes for 20 minutes, and allowed…
Paper Concussions in Sports Sports have always been a huge factor in our world today whether we sit at home and watch them on television or we participate in them in our everyday lives. Thus being in a first aid class we all are surrounded by some type of physical activity. While sports can be very enjoyable, stress revealing, competitive, and a great way to stay physically fit; they also pose the threat of injury. One of the more common injuries in sports mostly in contact sports is concussions…
Protection among our athletes is what is most important to both players, parents and coaches. Most individuals play sports to have fun, be competitive and win; one rarely ever hears an athlete say, “I’m going to play today to get hurt.” In order to protect ourselves and others, proper education on the sport at hand is necessary. In women’s lacrosse, younger athletes are not allowed to check. When girls reach the high school level the league permits legal checking. The issue at hand, is that the players…
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…
Concussions in sports Concussions are common in many sports, but in particular, football has the most by a majority. Many players will lie about a concussion they’ve had in a game so they can keep playing because they will often get little game time in a season and a concussion means sitting out longer. Regardless, a player needs to make sure to always prioritize safety. As well, I think sports doctors need to be stricter when a player takes a hit. I think the sport is ok to remain but players…
Imagine if your favorite sport was considered too dangerous to play because of its high impact injuries. High impact sports injuries can cause concussions, memory loss and even depression. A concussion happens when the brain jerks rapidly back and forth from a hard hit to the head, They can make players life miserable, like non-stop headaches. A severe concussion can cause memory loss and painful headaches, and Concussions cause many difficulties including depression and even brain trauma,“my…
outfit/gown forming you to be nauseated, all as a result of a hard knock to the head. Concussions are among the most common and most dangerous injuries youth athletes receive. The majority of concussions and other mellow traumatic brain injuries should ultimately go away within one to six weeks. In some cases, nevertheless, individuals encounter post-concussion syndrome with symptoms enduring far longer than this. Post-concussion syndrome can incorporate headaches, dizziness, irritability, difficulty focusing…