at all levels including competitive‚ recreational‚ high school‚ college athletes‚ and professional are all at a risk of obtaining a concussion. A concussion is defined as “a complex pathophysiological process that affects the brain‚ typically induced by trauma to the brain. It can be caused either by a direct blow to the head‚ or an indirect blow to the body‚ causing neurological impairments that may resolve spontaneously” (Sports Concussion Institute‚ 2012). Concussion comes from the Latin word
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neurologist at the university of Vienna‚ by 1885 Freud was a given a scholarship to work alongside Charcot who specialised in treating patients with unsolved physical symptoms (McLeod‚ 2007). Freud was influenced by Charcot’s work on traumatic hysteria which looked at how traumatic experiences affected the unconscious mind (Cherry‚ 2013). Freud also found a lot of interest in Breuer’s case study on Anne’O‚ 1880. Anne’O was a 21 year old woman who suffered from headaches‚ hallucinations‚ paralyses‚ and inability
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know the risks to their health and thus should be allowed to play the sport without any additional rules or equipment modifications. First‚ what is a concussion? “A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body‚ a fall‚ or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull” (webmd.com). This is a very painful experience and yes‚ this risks your future health. To an athlete that is being paid millions of dollars to play the sport they love this
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could cause devastating and permanent brain damage‚ coma and even death. A stroke strikes suddenly causing one in six people worldwide to have at least one stroke in their lifetime. The stroke happens fast especially when there is a blockage of blood flow to a part of the brain. When an individual is hit by a stroke‚ they may lose body functions and control (such as the drooping of their face; or the use of an arm or a leg) related with that part of the brain depending on how severe the affected
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you know that the injury rate in the NFL is eight times higher than any other professional sport? Boy’s high school football has an injury rate that is three times higher than girls’ soccer‚ which has the second highest injury rate. An Increasing rate of former football players are being diagnosed with a brain disease called CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) which causes difficulties with memory‚ impulsive control and depression. Football can’t be made safer. Football injury rates have been
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Different Strategy to Reduce Concussions in Football A Recommendation Report Table of Contents Introduction……………………………………………………………………………..3 History of Concussions………………………………………………………………….4 Background on occurring problem….…………………………………………………..7 Method of Research……………………………………………………………………..9 Criteria for Analysis…....……………………………………………………………….10 Evaluation of best solution….…………………………………………………..............11 Conclusion…….………………………………………………………………………..12 Recommendations……………………………………………………………………
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6-3.8 million concussions occur annually (qtd in NATA 1). A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that causes a disturbance in cerebral function (BIAA 1). Rates have tripled over the course of seven years in teens (CDC 1). There are a variety of ways the injury can be prevented. Similarly‚ if one is thought to have a concussion there are several ways to evaluate and treat it. Not only does injury to the brain affect student-athletes physically‚ many students are affected mentally as well
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sports anyone could play. Swim teams build the same team work skills that football does and the physical benefits of swimming are great. In a 2 hour practice a swimmer can burn around 1‚180 calories (Wood‚ 1). The sport is non-contact so the chances of injury are very low. Swimming is a great way to exercise and build coordination. Another sport that meets all the social and physical needs of football is tennis. Tennis a great way to build teamwork skills. Not only can tennis help with socialization‚ it
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long term effects of multiple concussions can be devastating to the human mind. Not only does the brain suffer long term physical damage‚ players often suffer from long term mental problems. So what is the NFL doing about this? Surprisingly enough‚ very little. Before we get started‚ it’s very important to know what exactly a concussion is. A concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury. A concussion involves a transient loss of mental function. It can be caused by acceleration or
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instructor (turn in to secretary) when due (see course calendar). Darlene‚ age 62 years‚ has been admitted to the local psychiatric facility for inpatient treatment of depression. She became severely depressed when her son experienced a traumatic brain injury sustained in an automobile accident 6 years ago. Since her son’s accident‚ she has neglected to pay her bills on time‚ has difficulty sleeping and difficulty concentrating‚ has lost interest in eating‚ and has lost 30 pounds during the last
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