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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Football Concussion Effects and Prevention Jessica L. Neuman Department of Kinesiology Texas Christian University References Harmon‚ K. G.‚ Putukian‚ M.‚ Pana‚ A.‚ Kutcher‚ J. S.‚ Herring‚ S. A.‚ Halstead‚ M.‚ et al. (2012). American Medical Society for Sports Medicine position statement: concussion in sport. British Journal of Sports Medicine‚ 47(1)‚ 15-26. The main goal of this article is to provide knowledge to those who are in position to treat sports concussions‚ with the appropriate most
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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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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
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Ronald Peebles Public Speaking Concussions Concussion when you hear this word you that start to think about your brain and some sort of sport or physical activity. Concussion if not taken seriously can be fatal. Happen in sports like hockey‚ boxing‚ soccer‚ basketball‚ and football * What is a concussion? It’s an injury to the brain caused by a blow to the head or by violent jarring or shaking. It is a form of head trauma that often involves loss of consciousness‚ which may be momentary or may
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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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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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Kyle Johnson Concussions In Hockey The sport of hockey is an intense test of power and will‚ and as a result of the injuries in sport are common realities that players and coaches are faced with. Among these injuries are concussions‚ arguably the worst injury of all. A significant blow to the head that causes the brain to shake in the skull and sometime even swell causes a concussion. These serious and sometimes life threatening injuries have always been a part of hockey‚ and up until a few
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Communication Studies Nelson Andrew Vanstratum Concussions in the NFL Recently in the NFL‚ the issue of concussions has been thrusted into the spotlight‚ and for good reasons. From the 2009 season to the 2010 seasons‚ the amount of concussions increased by twenty-one percent denoting a serious problem in the NFL . The current NFL guideline regarding concussions is vague and needs to be changed. Currently the rule simply states that upon having a concussion‚ the player should not come back until he is
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Concussions: The Silent Killer I. Introduction When people hear the word concussion they instantly think about the sport football. However‚ everyone is susceptible to suffering from a concussion. A concussion is defined as a severe jolt or bump to the skull that can internally disrupt the neurological functioning in the brain. A concussion can easily happen to an innumerable number of people while they are strolling leisurely‚ accidentally falling‚ and bumping their head. The negative effects of
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