Concussions despite being mild or severe need to be correctly attended to, as there will always be some form of effect. Concussions need to be handled correctly to minimize the risk of dangerous and life-altering outcomes. A concussion is a disturbance of brain function that involves a complex pathophysiological process and is referred to as a brain injury (Harmon et al., 2013; Echemendia, 2012). Consequently, being unconscious is a pathological state. Concussions are generally related to a direct
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that is often caused by a blow to the head or when the head and upper body are violently shaken (Edwards & Bodle, 2014). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is estimated that about 75% of the 1.7 million TBIs that occur annually in the United States are mild TBIs or concussions. The number of emergency department visits for sports and recreation-related concussion has significantly increased by 60% over the past
Several studies have shown correlation between whiplash injury risk and impact severity. The crash characteristic mainly used for classifying the crash severity, Delta-V, can be defined as the area under the acceleration-time curve of the struck vehicle over the course of the impact [26]. In addition to delta-V, the mean or peak acceleration value of this curve is also specified to better indicate the severity of rear impacts. The most common rear impact configuration in which whiplash injuries occur
Sport currently is responsible of up to 25% of severe eye injuries1. Due to the importance of the eye, its injuries involve many ophthalmologists2 to diminish the number of visual impairment as a result of sport-related injuries3. Since a quantity of players interested in sport clubs is increasing all around the world4, the risk of eye injuries among them is growing at a fast pace accordingly. Consequently, there is a need to recognize the risk factors in connection with injury and try to minimize
A concussion is a head injury which results from the movement of the brain in the skull causing the brain to hit the sides of the skull which can cause swelling, bleeding, or other serious injury. Concussions can be linked to neurological trauma, especially after a patient suffers from multiple head traumas. This link was first considered when Phineas Gage, in 1848, suffered an injury from an iron spike being driven through his head, and following the injury, exhibiting extreme personality changes
Many varying kinds of head injuries can cause epileptic seizures, or other traumatic diseases, disorders and maybe even paralyzation. The most usual form of head injury is a concussion. A concussion can cause many forms of disorders of the brain that are potentially fatal. The most common way to receive a concussion is from contact sports, such as football, basketball, hockey, and even baseball. But the most prevalent sport that causes the highest amount of concussions is in football. The National
Recently, an Edinburgh man died from blunt force trauma injuries suffered during a rollover car accident. The man refused medical attention at the scene, but died about two hours later at the hospital. Unfortunately, the man had subarachnoid hemorrhaging. Because it is an internal injury, subarachnoid hemorrhaging is often not obvious and is not easily detected by emergency responders. As Indiana car accident lawyers, we want to help you recognize the symptoms of some serious injuries you may suffer
Professional football presents dangers of concussions, needs to convey awareness regarding these dangers, and to bring the long term effects to light. In the early 21st century, concussions in professional football had become a noticeable health problem and was labeled "The Concussion Crisis." Professional football concussions contributed too much of the epidemic problem and brings much of the awareness to the public. The concussion crisis exactly began over a century ago. The concussions were identified
There has been an abundance of controversy over recovery time for athletes who suffered dangerous concussions. Many would argue that there is enough safety in the helmets and medical personnel, but if head injuries, more specifically concussions, are linked to permanent brain damage, athletes should be required to sit out long enough for the brain to completely heal. Brain injury can have a serious negative impact on performance and repeated trauma can have fatal results. The brain is a very
We hear about them all the time; headlines read “Major Athlete Receives Major Head Injury and Concussion”, but do we really know what a concussion is and the dangers it holds? Mayo Clinic defines a concussion as a traumatic brain injury that affects brain function. Effects are generally temporary but may include headaches and problems with concentration, memory, balance, and coordination. There are several symptoms of a concussion, some of which may include headaches, fatigue, amnesia, temporary
Extreme sports are all about the risk, no matter the consequences. Dramatic accidents have catastrophic consequences for the victims. Some of the consequences include concussions, neck injuries, and fractures. Those are just some of the main head and neck injuries (HNI) involved in extreme sports. Concussions are the most common of HNI injuries among extreme sports participants. Concussions are temporary unconsciousness caused by a sudden blow or bump to the head. You might feel confused or
Whiplash is a neck injury that can occur during automobile collisions, when the head suddenly moves back and then forward. These extreme movements push the muscles and ligaments of the neck beyond their normal range of motion. Causes A sprained whiplash neck occurs when the head is suddenly shaken back and forth or suddenly turned hard. This can cause the abnormal elongation of some neck muscles and ligaments (distortion). The most common cause is when you are inside a vehicle that is hit from behind
What Can Concussions do to the Body? Over the previous decades, concussions have increasingly received attention in the world of sports. A concussion is a serious head injury that can happen to any player, and in just about any sport. Indeed, it has been happening to a countless number of athletes for centuries. However, it is also important to note that a concussion can also take place outside of sports, meaning it can happen to anybody. For instance, there have been incidents where a person tripped
Recently over the previous decades, concussions have increasingly received attention in the world of sports. A concussion is a serious head injury that can happen to any player, and in just about any sport. Indeed, it has been happening to a countless number of athletes for centuries. However, it is also important to note that a concussion can also take place outside of sports, meaning it can happen to anybody. For instance, there have been incidents where a person tripped while running, fell, and
The brain is a soft organ surrounded by spinal fluid to protect it from slamming into the skull. But if you are hit hard enough, the brain will hit the skull causing a concussion. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body, fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain. Brains are like gelatin and the skull protects it from every day bumps and jolts; a violent blow could cause the brain to slide back and forth against the walls of the skull
Introduction. At first it may seem harmless, easy to stop, uninfluential… But once it happens it can change everything... Peer pressure, something that happens everyday but nobody notices.Peer pressure affects everyone all the time, everywhere you go because kids think it's cool when it's really not. They will make fun of you or talk you into it. It’s like how a fox sneaking up on it's prey, you never know it's happening until damage is already done. It’s probably one of the sneakiest issues teenagers
There are three different ways to grade a concussion. Concussions are graded as mild grade 1, moderate grade 2, or severe grade 3, depending on such factors as loss of consciousness, amnesia, and loss of equilibrium. If the victim has a grade 1 or 2 it's not life threatening scenarios to come. But if you have a grade 3 concussion, you will need to see a doctor immediately. Closed head injuries are a type of traumatic brain injury in which the skull and dura mater remain intact. Closed
The milleaneal genearation sparks many different types of reactions when talked about. Words such as technology,cell phones, and even the word lazy are thrown around. Throughout my generation I believe there has been two major explosions. One explosion is in sports. Sports have become increasingly popular. Professional leaguses such as in football, basketball, soccer, and hockey have all increased popularity throughout my generation. Another aspect that has boomed is technology. These topics become
Athletes should sit out a little longer than usual after suffering a concussion. Head. Injuries can be a life treating injury. They should sit out longer so they don 't suffer the syndromes of post- concussion. Sitting out longer could cause a players brain to recover fully without any lasting damages. Staying off the playing fields could be based on recovery rates as well. Athletes often suffer the syndromes of dizziness, headaches and nausea after suffering head injuries. Referring back to
A concussion is a serious brain injury from a physically traumatic event. It is caused by either a physical blow to the head or being forcefully shaken. Either of these situations cause the brain to hit the inside of the skull. The most common symptom of a concussion is a very bad headache. But a person will also feel confused and dizzy. Blurry vision is also common. And they might not be able to stand for a while after it happens. Some people also become unconscious. Concussions are more serious