please provide a 3 page paper on football players and concussions/head injuries.
points to hit:
the importance of this topic as it relates to football
how these injuries occur/how to prevent/and treat
what the nfl is doing to solve the concussion problem
please add at least one article involving a study done on this topic
Health Promotion Program:
Preventing Concussions In
Football Players
Kean University
Anthony Valentin
Head Injury/Concussions
When playing football, it is very common for players to suffer injuries. It is a
known part of the game and should be expected in a contact sport.
However, over the past few years concussions have become a major topic
when discussing football and its potential dangers. We have seen a
significant rise in the number of head injuries and concussions suffered in
games/practices.
Concussions are brain injuries that result from traumatic impact to the
head. Concussions themselves are serious conditions, causing symptoms of
memory loss, head pain, blurred vision, and dizziness. In some cases,
symptoms are more severe and can lead to death
Preventions
• More education/awareness
• Wear proper equipment at all times
• Proper evaluations/diagnosis
• Learn proper tackling techniques
• Resigned helmets
• New rules prioritizing player safety
Population Of Interest
• Football Players of all ages and levels (not limited to*) hockey/boxing/lacrosse
Goals of This Health Program
• Short Term
Making players/coaches more aware of this issue
Create new protocols to ensure player safety (before/after)
• Long Term
Developing a safer game (longevity, trust)
Reducing the amount injuries/deaths as a result of head injuries
Sample Meeting
• Annual NFL Health & Safety Meeting
– Medical officials from all 32
Teams
– Concussion Specialists
– Helmet/equipment creators
– Discuss ways to better
improve player safety
Outcome Objectives
• Player Safety Programs are looking for ways to stop the rise of head
injuries in football athletes of all ages (18% rise since last year)
• Understand why/how these type of injuries occur
• The best way to treat them
Mission Statement
• We are committed to advancing progress in the
diagnosis, prevention and treatment of sports-related
injuries, enhancing medical protocols, improving how
the game is taught and played, and protecting players’
overall health, safety and wellbeing.
References
• https://med.nyu.edu/departments-institutes/population-health/divisi
ons-sections-centers/medical-ethics/education/high-school-bioethicsproject/learning-scenarios/the-nfl-brain-injury
• https://rothmanortho.com/stories/blog/football-concussion-preventi
on
• https://bleacherreport.com/articles/437616-nfl-brain-injuries-10ways-to-keep-players-safe
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