Concussions in American football
Concussions in American Football
Concussions in American football (pronunciation: /kənˈkʌʃənz ɪn əˈmɛrɪkən ˈfʊtbɔːl/) are a common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occur in the sport of American football.
Etymology
The term "concussion" comes from the Latin concussus, which means "to shake violently". The term "American football" is derived from the games of association football and rugby football.
Definition
A concussion is a type of brain injury caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull. In the context of American football, concussions often occur due to the high-impact nature of the sport, which frequently involves collisions between players.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a concussion can include headache, confusion, lack of coordination, memory loss, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, ringing in the ears, sleepiness, and excessive fatigue. There is also a condition known as post-concussion syndrome, which involves symptoms such as persistent headache, dizziness and cognitive difficulties, which can last weeks or months after the concussion.
Prevention and Treatment
Prevention strategies in American football include the use of protective equipment such as helmets, enforcing rules against dangerous plays, and promoting safe playing techniques. Treatment for concussions involves rest and restricting activities to allow the brain to recover. This includes avoiding physical activities and activities that require heavy concentration or attention until symptoms have cleared.
Related Terms
- Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) - A progressive degenerative disease of the brain found in people with a history of repetitive brain trauma, often athletes, including those who played American football.
- Second-impact syndrome - A condition in which the brain swells rapidly after a person suffers a second concussion before symptoms from an earlier one have subsided.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Concussions in American football
- Wikipedia's article - Concussions in American football
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