Football is a wonderful sport that is loved by many, but it is also a dangerous sport that causes severe concussions, brain trauma and in some cases death. With tackles, direct collisions and serious aggression, the chances of head and back injury in the game and even during practice are serious.
A recent study conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed serious statistics about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Spinal Cord injury (SPI) among high school and college football players between 2005-2014:
The study additionally reported that fatality among football players was most prevalent during games when players were tied to tackling or being tackled. Fatality among football players was most common in running backs and linebackers.
When playing football it is important for parents, teachers, and coaches to maintain the utmost safety awareness. Here are some ways to ensure safety among football players during practice and games:
To read more about this study, click here.
With 40% of former NFL players sustaining brain injuries, it is evident that safety awareness is vital to the sport of football. The CDC reports that there are implications among the public health practice in football and that enhanced safety practice must be taken into action immediately. Players must understand proper tackling techniques and be aware of the signs and symptoms of TBI and spinal cord injuries.
To learn the common signs of TBI, click here.
To learn the common signs of spinal cord injuries, click here.
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