Essay On Concussions In Sports

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Since 2009 the rate of concussions have gone up dramatically. According to Ryan Sprouse’s, “Sport Related Concussion: How Best to Help Young Athlete” journal research, on average three million people get a concussion every year. A concussion is a temporary unconsciousness caused by a blow or a violent shock from a heavy blow to the head. Concussions can result in many symptoms which include: headaches, nausea, blurry vision, fatigue, poor balance, sensitivity to light, and sleepiness. Severe or multiple concussions can lead to traumatic brain injuries. Early release from a concussion can also make the injury worse. In order to avoid early release from a concussion extra precaution should be reviewed by all sports.
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Both the players and coaching staff should become familiar with the signs of a concussion. If a blow to the head occurs, a player who understands what concussion signs to look for can pull themselves out of practice or a game if they have symptoms. Coaches and medical staff should be able to recognize symptoms of a concussion so they can help players determine if they have a concussion and remove them from play if necessary. According to Mike and Brad Partridge in their jornal study called: “Concussion in Sports Medicine Ethics: Policy Epistemic and Ethical Problems, “it may be safe for athletes who sustain MTBI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) to return to play on the same day if they become asymptomatic, have normal neurological examinations, and are cleared to return to play by their team physician. The failure to acknowledge this is problematic, but worse is the fact that contrary to this claim, many now recommend the more restrictive practice of removing a player suspected of concussion from the field of play.” Players with symptoms should take a break from the sport and reduce as much activity as

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