Concussions On The National Football League

occurrence of concussions in the National Football League. A concussion is defined as “a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head” (“NFL Concussions”). The debate on who is truly responsible for the injury’s increasing presence in the NFL continues to be disputed in the league today. Whether the blame is to be placed on the administrative personnel of the league or the players and their actions, change is the one common denominator in the stances taken by both sides. The National Football

n the past five years, there was a grand total of 1,184 concussions in the National Football League. Which averages out to 237 concussions a year, and about 10 concussions per week! That … is a lot of concussions. And many of those concussions are repeated, on one single player. Little did these players know that multiple concussions can lead to death, leaving them suffering. I’m Doctor Bennet Omalu, and I first discovered a degenerative brain disease, known as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or

Concussions, a type of traumatic brain injury, are a frequent concern for those playing sports, from children and teenagers to professional athletes. Repeated concussions are a known cause of various neurological disorders, most notably chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which in professional athletes has led to premature retirement, erratic behavior and even suicide. Over 1.6 million Americans have sustained concussion-related injuries. Because concussions cannot be seen on X-rays or CT scans, attempts

the popularity of the National Football League, it is easy to believe that any information given by ESPN or other sports broadcasting stations are providing accurate information. However, more scientific studies and research should be provided to fans based on the health of the players. Ever since the death of former National Football League star Junior Seau, which was caused by a concussion, there have been multiple reports to come out about the causes and effects of concussions. However, there are

and that only 1.6 percent of college football players make it to the pros. Therefore I have conducted my interview, survey, and observation based on active roster members of Gannon’s football team, and Gannon athletic staff. The issue of concussions in sports has dramatically increased in recent years. An estimated 3.8 million sports and recreation related concussions occur each year where football related concussions have the highest percentage. Many football players sustain hits that are enough

Life or Death Game “Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.” Vince Lombardi once said this, and many people will agree that football is more than just a game, it is indeed, a way of life. The real question is, is this game we call football truly safe or not? Even though many retired National Football League players are at a battle with the effects of brain damage, the NFL’s concussion protocol is the best that

The controversy of safety in the National Football League has been escalating over the years due to the increased number of serious head injuries to current and retired NFL players. The concussion controversy started in 1994 when the league created the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Committee and appointed Dr. Elliot Pellman as chairman. Pellman had no previous experience with brain science and stated "We discuss it on the list of things every time we have a league meeting … We think the issue of knees

there is a growing feud between National Football League (NFL) players, their families, and the league itself concerning claims that management should be held responsible for the physical deterioration of former players, others claim that players knew the risks involved when they decided to play the game, therefore the NFL should not be held accountable for their injuries. Given the fact that there are not many sports as physically demanding on the human body as football, NFL players should be allowed

words in response to commentary by other players around the league indicating their beliefs that vicious, helmet-to-helmet hits are simply “part of the game” (Battista). For many years, this view, in which concussions are actually considered to be good in the way that they show one’s toughness and dedication to football, has been shared by many players and coaches throughout the league. The generally short length of the effects of concussions (or at least the immediate effects) and the frequency at

Nearly 40% of athletes, who have suffered a concussion, return to play earlier than they should (Concussion Facts, n.d.). Sport related concussions … The negligence surrounding sport related concussions …Inherent risks surround all sporting events. Sport officials… Negligence is “an act or omission which violates a legal duty and creates an unreasonable risk of harm to another, resulting in injury” (Rosenthal, 2003-2004). Every sport possesses its own unique risks. “Personal injuries are not only