Brain Injuries

In previous posts we have discussed the overall need for more awareness of the long-term effects of concussions, especially for sports players who frequently suffer head injuries. We have focused on the prevalence of head injuries sustained during football practices and games, and how the NFL made the decision last year to crackdown and penalize individuals for giving hard hits to other players.

Last week we discussed how nine out of 10 people die from their injuries after being shot in the head. Americans have been amazed by the survival of congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords after she was shot over a week ago. Many have been following her story, and reporters have been interviewing doctors in order to understand how someone can survive such an injury. We will continue this discussion on our blog today, focusing on the developments

Earlier this week, we discussed the overall need for more awareness of the long-term effects of concussions, especially for football players who receive repeated blows to the head. Today we will discuss the extra caution that is necessary for younger players in order to prevent serious head injuries.

Concerns about the long-term risks of concussions in sports have been sparking debates over rules in football organizations at all levels. For decades, football coaches, players, trainers and organizations have been negligent to the fact that concussions can cause serious brain injuries in football players. And we are not just talking about professional players; we are talking about football players from youth through adulthood.