a. This is incorrect it is estimated that less than 10 percent of concussion victims lose consciousness b. One can receive a concussion and stay alert and awake 3. A concussion only occurs when a particular region of the head is hit a. This is incorrect a concussion occurs when any region of the head or body is jarred causing the brain to shake in the skull
b. While impacts to the top of the head tend to cause more concussions (it usually makes contact first especially in football) this has nothing to do with this particular region of the head or skull being more susceptible than another E. According to the Fort Morgan High School survey conducted on December 4, 2015 concussions are a major concern at FMHS 1. Many student athletes…show more content… Players also need to be taught how to avoid head to head contact c. Unfortunately due to limited practice time coaches are unlikely to take time away from practice to teach these actions and this would be impossible to mandate and monitor at every high school in the nation
2. Coaches and trainers need to make helmets fit better a. 15-20 percent of all helmets actually fit correctly b. If helmets do not fit and hold the head correctly a player can be more susceptible to receive concussions
3. Coaches need to also be certain that every player wears a mouth guard a. Nationally high school players are required to wear a mouth guard b. Wearing a mouth guard correctly can help soften the blow to the head and may control concussions c. Players are able to get around this rule and some believe coaches need to do a better job making certain everyone wears a mouth guard
d. While mouth guards help reduce concussions many concussions still occur even with the player wearing a mouth guard
C. Also, the article titled “Tips on Concussion Prevention” states, strengthening the neck muscles can help prevent concussions 1. Certain exercises strengthen the neck a. Pushing your head against your hand while standing is a great
