Ethan Freedman JTC 326 Final May 15, 2013

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Ethan Freedman JTC 326 Final May 15, 2013 Concussions in Sports Ethan Freedman JTC 326 Final May 15, 2013

Concussions in Professional Sports A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, most commonly occurring in contact sports. Concussions in professional sports have not been studied until recently, in which all North American Sport Leagues have adopted necessary procedures to managing them correctly.

Concussions in Professional Sports

Concussions in Professional Sports The result of receiving multiple concussions has been linked to the brain disease CTE. “Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a degenerative brain disorder linked to memory loss, depression and dementia,” according to an article on the ESPN website. Brain specialists at Boston University recently conducted a study examining brain tissue from 85 people with a history of repetitive brain trauma from various professional sports. The researchers have confirmed 50 cases of former football players with CTE along with four NHL players; further connecting contact sports to long-term brain disease.

NFL Players Diagnosed with CTE

Most Recently Hall of Fame linebacker, Junior Seau, disputed as one of the best to ever play his position committed suicide last May. Seau’s brain was donated and examined in which it was confirmed Seau suffered from CTE.

Junior Seau

The Future Some believe the NFL will not be around in 30 years, others believe there must be a dramatic reform in the way in which the game is played. The statistics speak for themselves, change is needed.