Concussions In Football

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Concussions In Football

Impact of Concussions on Football:

Media awareness helps correlate with up to date resources

Schools received numerous lawsuits

Limitation of Helmet to Helmet contact in practice

Reduction of head to head drills in practices

Targeting Penalties are in play

Long-Term Effect:

Suicidal Thoughts

Dementia

Aggression

Anxiety

Depression

Memory Loss

CTE

Causes That occur in Football:

Making hard contact Helmet to Helmet

Blocking can cause concussions as well.

Tackling is a major cause

Preventative Measures taken:

Introduction to safer tackling techniques

Helmets are being evaluated more and more

Technology and equipment are constantly changing

Increase players to report symptoms immediately

Increase awareness

Teaching different tackling techniques

Better training courses for players

Concussion Protocol:

Symptoms Sheet about mental health

Test Memory

Test Balance

Slow return to practices and team activities

Improvement in Helmet Equipment

Rest and Proper Recovery

Symptoms Check

Immediate Evaluation on Sidelines

Short- Term Effects that may apply:

Temporary Loss of Consciouness

Problems Concentrating

Balance Problems

Nausea

Headaches

What is A Concussion?

Recovery varies upon different individuals.

Symptoms Include: Headaches, Dizziness, Troubles with memory, Confusion, and Sensitivity to light or noise.

A Concussion is a traumatic brain injury that occurs from variou blows or impact to a person's head.