NFL and Concussions

In the latest article regarding the fight against concussions, it talks about what the effects of concussions were. The article is on Web Md.com, which is like the doctors office online. It states that football at all levels are really cracking down on when a player suffers a concussion. Statistics show, that players who suffer multiple concussions are more likely to accrue brain diseases than anyone else. Each level of play, have different levels of precautions taken  to evaluate concussions. The youth leagues and high school teams are taking the most precautions. They know that it could effect the players futures, and aren't taking any chances.At the NFL level, this year they have been taking multiple steps to preventing major concussion issues. The player that even is thought to have a concussion, must come out of the game and go see the team doctor. Then if the player is diagnosed with a concussion, then they have to sit out a week, and then go see a neurosurgeon before returning to the practice field. It has already proven worthy this year, as concussions have been dealt with and players have become more safe. As the game advances, more and more precautions will be taken to protect all players of football. Till next time.





http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/football-player-concussions