Essay On Head Collisions

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Why are head to head collisions a big deal?
A lot of people don’t understand the severity of a head injury. In a new study showing that head impacts among second grade football players are sometimes as severe as those seen at the college level, the national president of Pop Warner said he will propose a rule that, for the first time, would limit the amount of contact allowed in practices. While football is a very fun sport to participate in and to watch, it is very dangerous. Head collisions are extremely dangerous and can give people concussions or even worse, lead to worse injuries. We should do more in order to ensure that these accidents don’t happen and prevent them. There was a discovery in a twenty one year old that had never been diagnosed with a concussion. CTE which is Chronic Traumatic Encephalophay is a brain disease that can be caused by multiple hits to the head. This disease is linked to depression, impulse-control problems, memory loss, and …show more content…

The brain is made of soft tissue and is cushioned by spinal fluid. It is encased in the hard, protective skull. The brain can move around inside the skull and even bang against it. If the brain hits against the skull for example, due to a fall on the field or court or a whiplash type of injury the blood vessels can be torn and the nerves inside the brain can be injured. These injuries can cause a concussion. The term concussion might make you think of someone knocked unconscious while playing sports. But, concussions can be temporary disruptions of brain functions with any head injury, often without a loss of consciousness. Anyone who has a head injury should be watched very closely for signs of a concussion, even if the person feels alright at the time or even a little bit after. An undiagnosed concussion can put someone at risk for brain damage and even a disability. So anyone who has any symptom of a concussion should be examined right away by a

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