Throughout the history of football there has been concussions because poor helmets have bad padding. Many people have in it taken a major part in it. How many people have died from head injuries. So people are should upgrade the helmets to protect anymore bad injuries, people have upgraded helmets but we need to do more from causing a lot more concussions. The head and brain are one of the most important parts of the body which they need to be protected and that is a very good way to protect it from injuries…
Many sports can cause concussions, which can be changed by getting better equipment and adding other sports that won’t be as dangerous. Even though the sports are dangerous getting better equipment can help make the sports less dangerous. If the better equipment would too…
We all know the game of football is one of Americas most beloved and exciting sports, but what are the long term risk of playing this brutal game.…
In any sprinting event, there is a definite need to have a fresh start. Safety in sports is a vital issue not only in football, but also in every sport. Concussions are amongst the numerous neurological injuries which might occur during football. SRC (sport-related concussions) can arise alone or in an amalgamate mix with brachial plexus or cervical spine injuries. In the US, estimates of 300,000 sport-related concussions are reported annually. Research has shown that football is the most frequently affected sport with 47% of players injured. It has been determined that retired players greatly suffer from Alzheimer syndrome than any other group. This essay attempts to determine the safest start position among the 3 different sprint start positions, namely a 4-point position, a 3-point position, and a 2-point position, via comparing their relevant biomechanical…
We all know the classic NFL(National Football League). It is certainly fun to watch, but how to the players feel when they play? Football concussions are a big deal when it comes to mental and physical stability. NFL players may be able to sustain through concussions and pain (even though it is a bad thing to ignore), but teenagers, on the other hand, shouldn’t try to fight the pain. High schools should not be able to run football teams knowing the dangers of the sport. Teenagers are more susceptible to get life-threatening brain damage from a concussion. Not only can football cause concussions, it can cause pain or permanent damage in other places of the human body.…
ex-NFL player has to write all his thoughts and activities in a small notebook. If the…
As amusing as it may be to plop onto the couch with a buttery bowl of popcorn and watch an aggressive game of football where teammates are constantly tackling each other,it is important to still remember that as fun as this game may be to watch playing it leads to many dangerous life-threatening injuries. The informative article "Hard Knocks" By Gabriel Charles Tyler found in upfront magazine, the infographic, titled “How Many G’s”, and the youtube video labeled "Concussion Hazards in Youth Football" (Dr. Drew interview with Dr. Sanjay Gupta,…
The doctor diagnosed a “mild” concussion, said I would be good as new after a few days’ rest, and that I could play in our first home game Saturday. A senior starter, I was elated.…
Have you ever thought about what it feels like to be thrown to the ground and then see nothing? Hear loud high pitched ringing in your ears. Have an enormous headache. Well, it is called a concussion and many children get them every day in a game called football. But, that's not the only dangerous sport. Soccer, lacrosse, hockey, baseball cause concussions, broken bones even death! Even though some might argue that sports teach lessons and keep kids healthy. The lessons that sports teach can easily be taught by someone or something way less dangerous. Also, being healthy can be achieved by going to the park, playing with friends having fun, not risking death just to be fit.…
First of all, football causes a lot of head injuries over the season for players. Although sport related concussions among young people in the U.S. have been on the rise in general, football has the…
When having a concussion you should recognize the risks for a concussion. Some people do not recognize the importance of the risk for concussions that can cause you many serious problems such as, Convulsion (seizures) loss of your memory, problems with your brain healing, depression, death, and permanent damage. These risks are something that you should ignore take precaution into…
First, I would like to discuss the fact that concussions are a well-known enough concern that allows people to make decisions on weather taking part in the game of football is worth the risk. In an article written in 2011 on ESPN.com, former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew commented on whether he would play through a concussion or take himself out of the game. Jones-Drew responded by saying he would hide the concussion: “The bottom line is: You have to be able to put food on the table. No one's going to sign or want a guy who can't stay healthy. I know there will be a day when I'm going to have trouble walking. I realize that," Jones-Drew said. "But this is what I signed up for. Injuries are part of the game. If you don't…
Imagine waking up day by day and feeling weaker everyday and not being able to do usual tasks. Difficulty swallowing, breathing, and walking are the symptoms to ALS which are caused by muscle weakness. Forgetting where things are placed, confusion, depression ,anxiety and suicidal thoughts links with CTE. Rules should be extended to a certain amount for it to be safe and enjoyable at the same time but, both cannot happen. Many sports are dangerous and cannot be be adjusted. Sports should warn their athletes about the dangers that come with that sport. Athletes should be tested before playing any type of sport. Head traumas can be prevented as well as concussions by avoiding head to head contact or hard hits to the head.…
“ I understand the seriousness of concussions” - Peyton Manning. “Maybe I'm stupid or whatever, But to me if I got a concussion, I could see straight and carry a football than I'm not telling anybody” - Ricky Williams. Most athletes who have played in professional sports normally have had a concussion. Some athletes have had more than just one concussion because they play the sport that they love and don't want to let an injury slow down there career when they can have the chance to become a very well known athlete. Athletes normally don't wanna tell anyone about a concussion because they have to sit out and can't play. There are many effects of a concussion but the worst part of it can be the possibility of getting CTE.…
While concussions are usually caused by a blow to the head, they can also occur when the head has been violently shaken for example in a car accident. Often concussions are seen in contact sports such as football, soccer and ice hockey, however that is not the only setting in which concussions are likely. Out of an estimated 3.8 million concussions a year 90.2% are not in fact sports related as seen in a graph posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Certain factors can increase your risk of getting a concussion according to the Mayo Clinic, these factors include participating in high risk sports, particularly contact sports, certain occupations such as being a soldier in combat, getting in an accident, falling and having…