Sports Concussions
By Sam Grinberg---Wel Trimester 2---Mr. Skea
What is a Concussion?
- A concussion is a mild-traumatic brain injury
- It is caused by a jolt in the brain
- There is usually bruising on the brain or injury to the nerve central
Symptoms
- Persistent headaches
- Memory loss and confusion
- Nausea or vomiting
- Blurred vision or sensitivity to light
Signs of a Concussion
- Dizziness after hitting the head
- Headache that won't go away
- Trouble focusing
- You throw up
Decreasing the chances in Sports
- In sports, wear good equipment
- Good sportsmanship, no aggression
- No contact at practice
High School Concussions
- In high school football, 64 concussions are expected per 100,00 games
- Hockey is 54
- Lacrosse is 40
Ray Easterling
Ray Easterling filed a lawsuit claiming that the NFL had covered up the concussions. He was joined by many others. He was unsuccessful. committed suicide at age 62 after a long struggle with CTE.
Terry Long
Terry long had suffered many concussions throughout his career. He was diagnosed with CTE after he commited suicide.
Junior Seau
He suffered the same things as Ray Easterling. Loss of memory, as well as sharp and violent tempers, have led many former players to slip into depression, and sometimes even inflict self-harm. He also committed suicide in 2012. He was found with a gun in his hand and a hole in his body.