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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headlines‚ it’s no wonder that some are beginning to ask about a possible concussion connection. Background Thesis Topic? How is the violence on the field affecting the NFL players at home? Sources Kester states‚ “A sniff of my salts would revive the player in alertness only‚ and he would run back onto the field to once again collide with opponents with the force of a high-speed car crash (KESTER).” The number of concussions in just the preseason games is up 50% than last year’s same games. The
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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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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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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 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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Football Concussions I. Introduction- Head injuries are becoming a major problem in athletics such as football. a. Background info i. A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump‚ blow‚ or jolt to the head. A concussion can also be caused by violent movement or jarring of the head or neck. ii. Football is the most common sport to result in concussions b. Thesis Statement i. The increase of concussions in football has had a profound efffect on athletes and should
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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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Concussions are a very difficult subject. So many different opinions and personal accounts. They come in many different levels and severities that it’s hard to understand. Anyone who has had a concussion has experienced the after effects such as headaches‚ dizziness‚ short term loss of memory‚ etc. Concussions are not good. Not one bit. They can cause many long term problems. Many ex-football players have had many brain problems and even some have committed suicide from these concussions. A concussion
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Football‚ America’s sport may be the most 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
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