Sports Concussions and Injuries
April 9, 2013 By Reiff & Bily - Personal Injury Lawyers
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There are various types of sports injuries that can occur while on the field or on the court, but there are some parts of the body that are more prone to injury than others. The most common injuries among athletes are sprains, strains and concussions.
Sprains and strains are easily preventable with the proper education of coaches and athletes about stretching and the right muscular techniques. The most common types of sprains and strains occur in the back and ankle. The removal of hazardous conditions such as marshy fields or faulty equipment, as well as promotion of proper nutrition, can reduce the risk of sprains and strains.
Concussions in sports have become such a major concern that the Center for Disease Control has created resources like fact sheets and a training course for coaches, athletes and parents of young athletes to reference. Concussions are brain injuries that are often treated with inadequate concern. Many people don't understand that a concussion is a minor traumatic brain injury and should be taken seriously. Because most concussions occur without any lapse in consciousness, and because they may be characterized by only a slight “ding,” people generally don't act appropriately. In reality, a concussion can change the way your brain normally works. During a concussion the brain will usually collide with the hard interior of the skull and can lead to more serious conditions such as bleeding or brain damage. Other symptoms of a concussion are clumsiness, inability to recall events prior to the injury, pressure in the head, blurry vision, sensitivity to light and noise and confusion.
Uneducated and irresponsible coaches put their players back on the fields or on the courts too soon following concussions. The prudent steps that a coach should take if they think that one of their players may have experienced a concussion are to remove the athlete from play, have the player evaluated by a health care professional, and to only allow the athlete to return when the healthcare professional has given the return-to-play (RTP) approval.
Coaches and players can prevent sports injuries by keeping in good physical condition, abiding by the rules of the sport, wearing proper protective gear, resting when necessary, warming up and stretching before and after play.
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Reiff & Bily is one of the leading personal injury law firms in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, boasting more than 30 years of combined litigation experience. If you have been the victim of a negligent injury, look no further than Reiff & Bily and discover what options are available to you.
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Concussions in sports have become such a major concern that the Center for Disease Control has created resources like fact sheets and a training course for coaches, athletes and parents of young athletes to reference. Concussions are brain injuries that are often treated with inadequate concern. Many people don't understand that a concussion is a minor traumatic brain injury and should be taken seriously. Because most concussions occur without any lapse in consciousness, and because they may be characterized by only a slight “ding,” people generally don't act appropriately. In reality, a concussion can change the way your brain normally works. During a concussion the brain will usually collide with the hard interior of the skull and can lead to more serious conditions such as bleeding or brain damage. Other symptoms of a concussion are clumsiness, inability to recall events prior to the injury, pressure in the head, blurry vision, sensitivity to light and noise and confusion.
Uneducated and irresponsible coaches put their players back on the fields or on the courts too soon following concussions. The prudent steps that a coach should take if they think that one of their players may have experienced a concussion are to remove the athlete from play, have the player evaluated by a health care professional, and to only allow the athlete to return when the healthcare professional has given the return-to-play (RTP) approval.
Coaches and players can prevent sports injuries by keeping in good physical condition, abiding by the rules of the sport, wearing proper protective gear, resting when necessary, warming up and stretching before and after play.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Reiff & Bily
Reiff & Bily is one of the leading personal injury law firms in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, boasting more than 30 years of combined litigation experience. If you have been the victim of a negligent injury, look no further than Reiff & Bily and discover what options are available to you.
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