Concussions are no joking matter; consequently‚ if it serious enough‚ the symptoms can stick around you for a lifetime (“Concussions and Football”). A concussions is a severe blow to the head and results in rapid movement of the brain inside the skull (Concussion and Football). Concussions occur all the time during sports and have a huge toll on football players. Nearly 47% of high school concussions occur during football (Big plays‚ big injuries). They can be the worst type of injury if serious
Premium Concussion Traumatic brain injury Injury
Impact of Concussions on Adolescents The sport of soccer has recently received a lot of press and not for a good reason. What we thought was just a simple bump on the head‚ now more likely develops into chronic issues such as dizziness‚ memory loss‚ headache and possibly brain bleeding. Concussions now more than ever are affecting children at younger ages because of negligence and not teaching children the proper ways to handle balls. I personally experienced concussions and there are ways they
Premium Concussion Brain Traumatic brain injury
Concussions have forever changed sports‚ and continue to this day. Nationally there are 1.6 to 3.8 million concussions every year‚ and the chances of receiving a second concussion are twice as likely to occur. A concussion is a complex mental process that affects the brain‚ typically induced by trauma to the brain. Concussions happen when the brain moves rapidly inside the head after receiving a bump or blow to the head. Research continues on prevention‚ but nothing good has come of it so far. I
Premium Concussion Traumatic brain injury Brain
Concussions: Most Common Type of Traumatic Brain Injury How many teens and adults have ever experienced physical contact during a sport or in their daily lives? Slight dizziness‚ severe headache‚ and even loss of balance are simple signs all people need to be aware of. A concussion is one of the most common types of a traumatic brain injury today. Individuals who suffer from this type of injury can have life long effects‚ consequences‚ and health risks that can be debilitating. Thus‚ concussions
Premium Concussion Traumatic brain injury Injury
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
Premium Concussion Traumatic brain injury Brain
Concussions have been known for a long time to occur mainly in car accidents and contact sports. Recently in the past decade‚ doctors have been looking into more of the effects of concussions and studying them more with the use of MRI’s. There are also computer tests which rate your reaction time and memory. All teenagers playing sports in high school are required to take this test in the case that they are injured. Concussions can be defined as a blow to the head that causes brain swelling. There
Premium Concussion Traumatic brain injury Brain
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
Premium Concussion Brain Traumatic brain injury
The American Academy of Neurology defines a concussion as "a trauma induced alteration in mental statues that may or may not result in loss of consciousness" (article two). Many concussions that occur are often sports related and also are not treated properly. If a player with a concussion is sent back out in the field prematurely it could lead to further medical issues‚ including death. Some coaches knowingly send out players who have a concussion without the authorization of physician‚ which
Premium Concussion United States Constitution
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
Premium Concussion American football Traumatic brain injury
dangerous sport because of the long-term effects that one may have after one’s career. Many unsuccessful attempts to come up with a solution to concussions still puzzle those who are influenced by the game While the NFL would be concerned at the loss of fans and there revenues that maybe the least of the worries that NFL have. The number of concussions among the players becomes an enormous concern for the rule makers and the equipment makers and even the agents of the players. The rule makers create
Premium American football Concussion National Football League