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The fencing response is an unnatural position of the arms following a concussion.Immediately after moderate forces have been applied to the brainstem, the forearms are held flexed or extended (typically into the air) for a period lasting up to several seconds after the impact.
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 ...
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 ...
Australian rules football player Greg Williams is thought to have CTE as a result of concussions over a 250-game career. [105] In March 2016 Justin Clarke of the Australian Football League (AFL) team the Brisbane Lions was forced to retire at just 22 years of age due to a serious concussion sustained during off-season training two months ...
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 ...
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.