Concussions In Sports: A Case Study

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It is important to note that some efforts to protect athletes from the problem do not fully serve the purpose, for example, the use of protective gear in contact sports including football and hockey has the effect of increased risk of concussion. This is because it provides some false sense of protection and security for the player encouraging them to hit the objects harder with their heads (The Editors, n.p.). Generally, helmets protect against skull fracture but players should avoid misusing them to hit objects with their heads without caution since it does not protect against concussion (Hudson p.57). It is not easy to make sports for the athletes very safe. However, investing in technology innovations related to concussions can help reduce the problem to some manageable levels. One of the interventions could be to invest in better helmets that are able to absorb much of the force when the object hits to ensure the player receives less harmful force. However, the helmets will not solve the problem for all people …show more content…
If the athlete is unconscious, it is appropriate to assume that the neck or the spine has sustained injuries until there is proof that no such case has occurred. If the spinal injury is ruled out, then it is essential to determine the extent of the other symptoms including pain in the neck and the head, confusion, dizziness, and amnesia. When athletes show signs of concussion, they should be referred to the physician and should not be allowed back to play until they recover. According to Kutcher and Gerstner (p.42), over 90% of the people recover from concussion hence it is not such a deadly condition if managed. If there is doubt about the condition, that is, one is not sure that the athlete has suffered a concussion, it is important that he or she stays out of the game for a while for proper