occasional knocking of it can lead to a concussion head injury. A concussion is a "trauma induced alteration in mental statues that may or may not result in loss of consciousness‚ " (article 2)‚ and the aftermath of numerous concussions isn’t one athletes desire. The repetition of attaining concussions is related to permanent brain damage directly through the severity of the symptoms displayed in the victim. Once a player manages to attract one concussion‚ the vulnerability of a second one increases
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Concussions can happen when someone takes a blow to the head‚ face or neck. Without proper treatment concussions can have major consequences that can last for a lifetime. Students should stay off the field for a longer period of time because it can cause short and long term consequences. Back in article three it says that a concussion can cause headaches‚ dizziness‚ depression‚ permanent brain damage and sometimes even death. Studies show that you are more likely to get another concussion in your
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Epidemic of Concussions in Professional Hockey Anthony Leotta DeVry University Why is there an epidemic of concussions in the Professional Hockey? (National Hockey League) What is being done within the sport to minimize head injuries? The current epidemic in professional hockey is evidence that hockey needs better prevention in addition to better treatment. Fallen Stars Pittsburgh Penguins Center Sidney Crosby has been at the center of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) concussion debate.
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associated with a bad check. The worst penalty of all is the chec from behind which has ended careers and nearly killed some. Not just in hockey concussions exist‚ football and soccer come to mind when its mentioned. There are terrible problems that happen when someone receives a concussion here is a video that should explain it. If you’ve ever experiencd a concussion you know its not very enjoyable‚ it causes permanent damage to your brain. It take more than just a few days to become normal again after
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Specific Purpose: To inform you about three new NFL rules that are currently used. Central Idea: The NFL is improving the way for the players not to get hurt. Preparation Outline Introduction: I. Who in here have recognized that the NFL changed the rules in the past year? II. I have seen on TV and read online that the NFL changed the rules to help with so many injuries to decrease. III. Today‚ I am going to tell you about three new NFL football rules that already taken place this past year. First
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perspective: Sports & Concussions Concussions in High School Sports: Are They Worth the Risk? Should School Football Be Banned? by Bran L. Mahaffey‚ MD The risk of serious injury or accidental death to our youth is much higher than football participation while riding their bicycles‚ swimming in home pools‚ walking or riding to school or living in homes where alcohol‚ prescription drugs and household poisons and toxins are stored. Editor’s Preface Following the suicide death
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multibillion dollar industry‚ but new studies have been released showing that in high school kids 11.2 kids get a concussion out of 10000 games or practices. But what are concussions? A Concussion is caused from a violent shock or a heavy blow to the head‚ causing the brain to hit one of the sides of the skull sending a shock wave in your head. Studies show that getting concussions can cause memory loss‚ Alzheimers
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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
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The NFL and other organizations that have instances of concussions are simply not going to go away. While many will outweigh the rewards financially‚ for playing pro football with the costs of a shorter life‚ others will consider if concussions should be an acceptable part of the game. In order to continue allowing sports with higher than average amounts of concussions applied ethics needs to be implemented. The decision of whether to play or not to play changes based on the level. For instance
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Students should be held out of sports longer after they receive a concussion. A concussion can lead to severe brain damage‚ however‚ an athlete can recover completely if they do not return to play the sport immediately. Allowing a student athlete to return to sports promptly could cause them perpetual brain damage and puts them at risk for further concussions while they are still recovering. Concussions are "invisible" injuries and high school athletes should be closely monitored until they recover
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