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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]
"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.
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 ...
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 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]
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 ...
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 ...
This is a list of association footballers who died due to football-related incidents.. The primary causes of on-field deaths have evolved over time. Improvements in infection control and emergency surgery since the early days of organised soccer have mostly eliminated the fatal complications that were once common after routine sporting injuries.