Concussions
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Concussions: The NFL's Toughest OpponentAs concussions continue to mount, the NFL takes steps to protect players. Focus is on prevention, research and treatment.
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Girls Who Play Soccer at High Risk for Sports ConcussionsDo you have a teen who plays soccer? According to a new study, athletic girls who play soccer are at high risk for concussions. Find out more.
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Treating Athletes with ConcussionsGuidelines now recommend that athletes do not return to play on the same day of their injury. Legislation may soon follow that mandates this guideline. -
Concussions and Traumatic Head Injuries in Softball PlayersAlthough most of the sports medicine news lately has been about the risks of concussions for football players, these athletes don't hold a monopoly on the risks of the condition. -
Sports-related ConcussionsTraumatic brain injuries, or concussions, are significantly dangerous for youth participating in sports. Repeated injuries can cause permanent damage or worse.
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TNA Cracking Down on ConcussionsTNA is cracking down on concussions, is now more involved in wrestler safety, and the company has also banned the use of chair shots to the head. -
What You Need to Know About Concussions in KidsMore and more studies are being done on the problems associated with concussions in young athletes. These problems can and have been deadly. Here is what you need to know:
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Youth Sports: The Importance of Recognizing and Handling ConcussionsConcussions must be taken seriously in youth sports. -
Proper tackling technique to avoid concussions in high school footballPoor tackling technique is a very common problem in high school football. Players are rarely taught how to tackle the right way and concussions are often the result.
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Top Three NFL Hall of Fame Inductees Show How Concussions Affect Life After Football75 NFL players have brought a lawsuit against the league claiming negligence. The players feel that the NFL did not properly protect or inform players about the dangers of concussions. 3 top Hall of Fame inductees show how dangerous concussions can be.
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A Bit About ConcussionsThis dangerous injury has been around for a long time, but humans are just starting to understand it. Here is a basic, yet detailed explanation of concussions.
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Helmet to Helmet Collisions and Concussions Up This YearMore and more concussions from violent hits on ball carriers is causing the NFL to determine who is a defenseless receiver and who is not. The real reason for the injuries is poor tackling techniques.
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The NFL and ConcussionsThere has been a lot of talk lately about suspending players that make head to head contact on tackles in the NFL, due to the increase in concussions. -
Concussions and Their Causes, Symptoms, and TreatmentConcussions are a head injury that can either be quite mild or more severe causing mental impairments for the long term. My article tells more.
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Congressional Hearing Should Deal with Concussions Instead of SteroidsWith the WWE about to meet before a Congressional Hearing, maybe it should concern concussions instead of illegal drug useage. -
Concussion Side Effects: Hard Heads Aren't Made from ConcussionsIf you've ever seen someone fall and hit his or her head it can be quite funny or at least tickle your funny bone, but Concussions aren't any laughing matter. They can have serious repercussions.
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Concussions- when Brains CollideConcussions can occur when there is an injury that involves the head, as a temporary loss of brain function can transpire as the brain actually bangs against the skull's hard interior.
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Concussions in the NFLAndre Waters a Former NFL player, recently killed himself. Dr's say it was due to extensive brain damage caused by concussions. This talks about him, and the problem with concussions in the NFL in general. -
Concussions Vs. Football: Newly Revealed Research May Change the Future of the SportWhat steps the NFL is taking in response to research involving concussions, especially concerning repeated hits to the head.
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Studies Show Concussions Cause Permanent Brain DamageAnyway, studies showing that a series of concussions can cause permanent brain damage are wrong.
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Congress Investigates High School Athletic ConcussionsI saw the other day that Congress was holding hearings on concussions and their effect on high school athletes. I am somewhat of an expert on concussions having been knocked out eleven times.
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Concussions: A New Policy that Could Save LivesThis is a detailed experience about my first concussion and the new guidelines that doctors have created to deal with concussions.
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Concussions: the Most Common Forms of Traumatic Brain InjuriesThe most common forms of traumatic brain injuries concussions may result in temporary losses of brain functionings, and may produce cognitive, emotional, and physical ailments that may last for three weeks or more.
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High-Impact Sports Related Injuries: ConcussionsA brief overview of the symptoms, treatment and some preventative steps taken for traumatic brain injuries.
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Concussions and Student AthletesAccording to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year within the United States, nearly 3.8 million athletes suffer from a concussion.
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NFL Sued for Concussions? What's Next? Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes Round-up of InjuriesIn a bold move, former NFL players accuse the NFL of withholding information regarding the effects of head injuries from the players and their trainers. Head injuries are up, what's next? Shoulders, knees and toes?
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An Extreme Amount of Concussions Has Hockey TalkingThe old tough-guy attitude in hockey may have to be replaced as it becomes clear that players are risking their lives. As players have become bigger, stronger, and faster, the danger of the sport has increased accordingly.
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Red Wine Cures Concussions?Scientists believe resveratrol, a component found in red wine can reduce the severity of a concussion.
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Adolescent Concussions: A National EpidemicA college essay for my American Government class about the need for Federal legislation on concussion prevention and treatment.
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Concussions – 5 Tips to Help You Know the Signs & Protect Your MindRecognizing a concussion is only half the battle. It is imperative to get the proper treatment if you suspect you have suffered a concussion. Here are 5 tips to increase your chances of a full recovery.
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Concussions and Traumatic Head Injuries in Baseball PlayersAlthough the latest news has been the risk that football players have in sustaining brain injuries and long term disability, baseball players are also at risk for concussive brain injuries during play. Here's information you need to know. -
Concussions, Head Shots, and Fighting in the NHL: Will it Ever Change?When will the NHL learn? Or, will it always be a goon's sport?
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New Test for Athletic ConcussionsNow they have a new test where "The one-minute test involves the athlete reading single digit numbers displayed on index-sized ...
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Concussions in Football--Athletes Learning Not to Be Macho and Sit when They Suffer Head TraumaAthletes are learning the hard way they are not invincible and they need to take time off after a concussion.
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Concussions Suffered by Hockey Injuries Render Long-term Brain ImpairmentThough it is a common practice, the fans love it and the players are not penalized for it, head injuries in hockey are dangerous. There currently are no regulations, or penalties of major consequence that regulate elbowing the head in a hockey
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Risks Associated with Head Injuries and ConcussionsArticle describes the long term and short term dangers seen after having a head injury or concussion.
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Sports Concussions, Weighing the RisksAfter suffering a significant concussion during a high school football game that kept this QB sidelined for four months, the return-to-play decision was a difficult one for his family. -
Goodell is Missing the Real StoryRoger Goodell, best known for spearheading the NFL's current personal conduct policy, needs to focus on CTE and concussions, which is the biggest problem that he will ever face as NFL commissioner. -
"Smart Helmets" to Make Debut in the NFL This SeasonNFL.com reported that 160 players suffered from concussions last season. The NFL is responding with science by implementing "Smart Helmets" to study hit impacts with accelerometers.
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Understanding the 2 Point, 3 Point, and 4 Point Football Stances for LinemanBefore the Super Bowl, the NFL Commissioner announced consideration of a 3 point stance ban. What is a 3 point stance in football and will this ban really reduce concussions?
