Concussion Awareness (in football)
Stephen Taft
What is a concussion and how is it caused?
The 2015 Season
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Riddell SpeedFlex
The helmet is designed to disperse energy, reducing the risk of trauma, while the Insite is intended to alert coaches when a player suffers a significant hit to the head, or multiple hits that combine to pose a risk.
Schutt Vengeance VTD
Riddell 360
Former NFL Players Suffering
Effects of a Concussion
Long-term effects of concussions are very rare. Moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause symptoms similar to a concussion, but individuals with these TBIs often experience more severe problems with attention and short-term memory, have difficulty performing daily tasks, and report feeling “slower” overall. Difficulty making decisions or processing a lot of information, or trouble resolving problems, can have a significant impact on one’s life. It is important to know that — even years after an injury — these symptoms can get better, especially with treatment from a professional with expertise in brain injury.