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Concussion, a type of mild traumatic brain injury that is caused by a direct or indirect hit to the head, body, or face is a common injury associated with sports and can affect people of all ages. A concussion is defined as a "complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by biomechanical forces". [1]
Minutes of an FA meeting in 1983 indicate it was "aware of the dangers" of concussion in football, say former players. Concussion in football: Dangers known for decades, say former players suing ...
The brain is pretty good at bouncing back when it comes to concussions. “The vast majority of people who have one will get better and recover fully in a couple of weeks,” says Dr. Rasouli ...
FIFA teamed up with the World Health Organization on Wednesday for a campaign to educate the soccer industry about the risks of concussion injuries. “Concussion is a public health issue of ...
In 2012, some four thousand former NFL players "joined civil lawsuits against the League, seeking damages over the League's failure to protect players from concussions, according to Judy Battista of the [New York] Times." [36] In 2013 the NFL settled with a class-action lawsuit. The NFL supposedly hid the long-term effects of concussions.
Head Games: The Global Concussion Crisis is an expanded version of Head Games (2012), a 2012 documentary film that examines the effects of repeated concussions and subconcussive blows, particularly those associated with sports. It focuses on American football and hockey, but also covers boxing, soccer
"By knowing the signs of concussion, by being aware of the risks, and by treating a concussion correctly, you can help to put player safety first," said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
One of the all-time great AFL players, Jonathon Brown's career was cut short after a series of life-threatening head knocks. In a high-impact game like Australian Rules Football, head injuries and concussions have always been common, but public awareness has risen over the last decade towards the dangers of continuing to play while suffering from a concussion.