6When, Where and How do Concussions Occur in Football?... 6Intensification of the Sport... 8How Raising Awareness Can Help...
A-29: Altitude and Concussions in the NFL: Is There Really a "Mile-High" Effect? Purpose: The literature on altitude and concussions in football shows some evidence of protective effects of living and training and playing at high altitu... K Bogar,P Schatz - 《Archives of Clinical Neuropsy...
Repeat concussion is an important issue in the National Football League (NFL). An initial description of repeat injuries was published for 6 years (1996-2001). The characteristics and frequency of repeat concussion in the NFL have not changed in the subsequent 6 years (2002-2007). Case control...
We make two main contributions to the literature on work-related injury risk and economic outcomes in the context of American professional football. One is
"While there is no finish line in our efforts to make the game safer, the injury data from this preseason is an example of how the league's deliberate approach to player safety continues to deliver results," said Dr. Allen Sills, NFL chief medical of...
to recover from the physical fatigue and pain. The combination of weapon recoil and the constant impacts from operating high-speed boats places immense stress on the body and mind.Recognizing and expressing the dangers of repeated concussions is critical in the safeguarding of assault craft operators...
Recently, Chris Borland, a promising young San Francisco 49ers player, quit after just one year, because of the risk to his health. That's a strong statement. And just look at all the cases of violence in the NFL (National Football League) - clearly brain damage isn't the only problem...
Reported Concussions Among NFL Players Are Up 21% In 2010Kevin Baumer
Perhaps the most important factor in reducing the number of brain injuries,however,lies not with the players,the coaches,or the administrators,but with the media and fans.Sports media producers have been used to showing the most aggressive tackles and the most intense plays.NFL broadcasts often ...
daughter had an assessment at another clinic that was recommended by a friend and it was a terrible experience from the wait time in the bright reception to the computer test prior to meeting the therapist and then the bright and noisy therapy room. SO we sought another option and…Read ...