Persuasive Essay On Concussions

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recover from a concussion, rest involves avoiding any activities that increase symptoms along with activities requiring mental concentration, such as video games, TV, reading, homework, and using a phone. If any of these activities trigger or worsen symptoms a doctor may recommend shortened school or work days or taking breaks during the day. When an athlete suffers from a concussion it causes temporary loss of brain function, so "if a child or any player has a concussion, they should be kept away from playing or doing any mental exercise until their symptoms abate. Concussions should not be taken lightly. We should really also follow former players in clinical settings to make sure they are not ageing prematurely in terms of cognition" (Nordqvist 4). When the symptoms of a concussion appear to be gone the brain is still not one hundred percent normal. There is still abnormal brain activity for years after suffering a …show more content…
Hip strains can be mild, moderate, or severe. A severe strain can limit the motion of the hip. In a hip strain, muscles and tendons can be injured, strains frequently occur near the point where the muscle joins the connective tissue of the tendon. A strain can be a simple stretch in the muscle or a partial or complete tear of the muscle. Once the muscle is injured it becomes more susceptible to be injured again. Anyone can suffer from a hip strain or other hip injuries but athletes are at a higher risk. Cheerleading is a year-round activity and due to continuous training and performances, cheerleaders are at an increased risk of overuse injuries. To prevent a cheerleader from suffering from a hip strain of any severity good warm-ups and conditioning is just as important as the tumbling and stunting in the routine. Practices should begin with a light warm-up followed by properly stretching to improve flexibility needed in stunting, tumbling, and