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The number of girls suffering concussions in soccer accounts for the second largest amount of all concussions reported by young athletes. [75] According to a study in the JAMA Pediatrics medical journal, many girls do not get necessary care and prevention regarding concussions, and 56 percent of players (or their families) reporting concussion ...
Concussion rehabilitation options: The Concussion Alliance How to prevent falls: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Head injury and risk of dementia: Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal ...
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 ...
Treatment is supportive as with other forms of dementia. [39] Those with CTE-related symptoms may receive medication and non-medication-related treatments. [40] Currently, there is no way to stop or slow the development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
The controversy surrounding the existence of second impact syndrome may play a role in the known and recorded incidence. [40] The United States seemingly has far more reported cases of second-impact syndrome than elsewhere. [40] The patients affected most often include young adults and adolescents that are 16 to 19 years old. [40]
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 ...
A sports-related traumatic brain injury is a serious accident which may lead to significant morbidity or mortality.Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in sports are usually a result of physical contact with another person or stationary object, [1] These sports may include boxing, gridiron football, field/ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, soccer, wrestling, auto racing, cycling, equestrian ...
Soccer coach Brittni Souder says there needs to be a culture change to not allow players back on the field if they are experiencing concussion symptoms. Former soccer star brings awareness to the ...