Naveen Jain: Keeping Football Exciting While Reducing the Threat of Traumatic Head Injuries
Keeping Football Exciting While Reducing the Threat of Traumatic Head Injuries
Posted: 03/27/2012
I am concerned about the level of violence in football today, and its long-term effects on the physical and mental health of its players. Athletes at all ages are bigger and stronger than ever before. And they are being encouraged -- sometimes even incentivized to play to injure.
More athletes and former athletes than ever, at every age, are being diagnosed with brain injuries and the number of concussions and trauma-inducing incidents appear to be on the rise because of the physicality of our players.
The truth is, what Americans enjoy about football is much of what makes the sport dangerous. However, I believe there must be a way to find the art of success and vitality in football, without the driving the level of impact that causes serious risk of head trauma, paralysis and other life-changing injuries.
We must spotlight the serious threat that head injuries and brain trauma can have on the lives of our young athletes. With a better understanding of the early warning signs and symptoms of brain trauma, and by following proper steps to identify and clear athletes to resume participation after an injury, we can ensure they live longer, more fulfilled and healthier lives.
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