Headgear Aggression

The league office has taken various factors into account, as we considered enacting rule changes designed to reduce head injuries. First and foremost, we engaged in dialogue about whether any rule changes would threaten the “sole” of the sport. We came to the conclusion that these rule changes would not damage the sport, and would only legitimize it further. Secondly, we talked officials from other leagues regarding their changes in sports. Our league has experienced similar

Steve Almond’s story “You Knock my Brains out This Sunday and I Knock Your Brains out the Next Time we Meet” speaks to the underlying truth about America’s Sunday pastime and how concussions can be prevented not only by the industry, but by its viewers as well. Football is well known after having been brought to the public’s eye as study after study was released proving that there was a link from football to head injuries. Although in our modern society we have already subconsciously made the connection between football and concussions. The fact that this problem is not decreasing, could be surprising, as the lack of understanding about who has control and the ability to influence change. We hear that football helmets and pads, are getting better, but that does not stop concussions. We do not hear how helmets make players feel and change their play style based on the feeling of invincibility that people feel while wearing a helmet. Pads and helmets do help protect the players but false senses of security due to lack of knowledge on what

Injuries impact the school life, profession, and the approach to society of a player. It slows down the natural ability of one to obtain and accomplish their aspirations in life, such as academics achievements or relationship goals (Dr. Echlin, 2014). Physicality and toughness are important factors in sports, especially in hockey. In a sport that is nearing a century old, who dare prohibit the originality of it? But with prolific past injuries on players caused by malicious hits, such as Todd Bertuzzi’s infamous check on Steve Moore in ’04 or superstar Sidney Crosby’s year-long concussion in ’10-11, speculation has started to gather regarding the complete exertion of violence in the NHL. With over 50% of players getting injured each year and

Soccer, being the most popular sport across the nation, currently has millions of fans and approximately 25 million registered players in the United States alone (Niedfeldt). Since the early 2000’s and continually seventeen years later, concussions are among the highest sustained injury to soccer players. While the sport is increasing in popularity, fear of injuries is increasing as well. In response to the arising panic, several companies have come together in order to create, promote, and sell protective headgear to concerned soccer players and their parents. The creators of this gear claim that their products will reduce concussions and any negative neurocognitive effects in relation to heading balls in soccer. Although some believe that

Researchers later found out that headgear is not protecting their brain. A competitor’s brain is still being shook around the skull. The requirement of wearing headgear is now optional to these sports.

Helmets are a major guideline that needs to be improved because a helmet is there to protect the head and prevent concussions but it doesn't seem to be doing a good job. Now there's always that question of “why don't we just make the helmet better and more equipped to prevent concussions?”, well we've had football around for years now and if it hasn't been done yet I don't think it will ever be done. According to the North Eastern Undergraduate Writing Journal, since the 1970s, helmets have been made with a polycarbonate shell, a steel face mask, and padding which is just foam and inflatable air bladders. Even though modern helmets maybe more

2015 was the year that sparked numerous amounts of concussions that had occurred in women’s lacrosse. ( USA Today) After this, Florida Lacrosse decided to make helmets mandatory for women. ( Bill Pennington) The results show the game injury rate was twice the rate for practice (7.5 versus 3.3 injuries per 1,000 athlete-exposures) (Snyder). A recent study found that the majority of head injuries in high school girl’s lacrosse resulted from stick-to-head contact during aggressive. Girls playing lacrosse should definitely be required to wear helmets and better protective equipment. Women’s lacrosse in high school concussions are at number two right above men’s lacrosse (New York Times). According to New York Times, headgear has also been effective in reducing head trauma caused by stick-to-head or ball-to-head contact. The number of deep bone bruises is significant do to the lack of shin guards, arm guards, chest protection, and hand protection.

Blankets are put down at 4 p.m. to reserve a seat. Streets become deserted and restaurants empty just before 7:30 p.m. kickoffs” (B. 12). While football is one of the most loved sports; it is also one of the more dangerous. Many football players will endure bone fractures, ankle sprains, and knee injuries, which are very common; but the injury high school football seems to attract the most is head injuries.Head injuries can have a lasting effect on high school players and tend to be very common. Some people consider the players at fault, while others will blame the helmet manufacturing, coaches, or even the parents. High school players are almost always overlooked and many problems can arise. Therefore coaches, players and parents need to take more responsibility and see that there are solutions to prevent concussions and eliminate such a common problem among high school players.

Thesis: Despite growing rates of concussions among women’s lacrosse , mandating a headgear or helmet requirement for all players would disturb the unique nature of women’s lacrosse, which relies upon finesse and ability over brute strength, increase aggressive action in game play, or take attention away from more prominent injury risks of the game.

The topic of wearing a helmet for during women’s lacrosse games is controversial. In this sport, women only wear goggles. Recently, athletic companies have designed helmets, that are similar to bicycle helmets with attached goggles. Despite sustaining a concussion in early December, I am opposed to wearing a helmet for multiple reasons.

There has been extraordinary improvements of helmets from the old leather to the modernized-plastic football helmets along with the face mask and energy- absorbent padding. In addition, the concern over preventing concussions, have led to helmet changes, impact testing methods and reconstruction of injuries during play helping to provide insight on concussions(4). Helmets have been successful in decreasing the risk of traumatic brain injuries, but there is much concern over concussion; therefore, scholars argue the importance of technology development to address concussion(5). As the author(s), David Viano and David Halstead discusses, there is room needed for understanding the types of collisions associated in youths and the impact condition addressing collisions. There are many variables to consider addressing concussion and where they occur.

It also has set objectives of creating safer equipment that will help against head injuries. This is something that is a “must”, because it can lead to death and disabilities. After this the next step is to generate alternatives. This involves coming up with innovate helmets that might reduce the risk of head injuries. The league could also come up with more creative rules and procedures that wouldn’t affect the way the game is played, but reduce the number of head injuries. The NFL needs to prepare itself by getting its coaches, players, owners, and doctors together to get their feelings, opinions and ideas on how to resolve this issue. It’s important that the NFL uses brainstorming, Delphi technique, consensus mapping and other forms in creating innovative solutions to this problem.

Over the course of a 144-year-old game, the equipment used in the sport of football has evolved tremendously. For my research paper, I am going to talk about the specifics of how such equipment has evolved, why it has evolved, and how it has or hasn’t benefited those participating. The most relevant equipment evolutions that will be discussed will be the shoulder pads, face mask, mouth guards, pants, and helmets. The one piece of equipment from that list that will be touched upon the most will be the helmet as it brings upon the ethical concern of concussions in the game. I will talk about how these technological advances are made to improve upon safety, but safety may just be from the choice of the players. With regards to specific rules

Parents have been worried about the safety of helmets and if they are safe enough to not damage their brain. The standard helmet is mostly designed to prevent skull fractures and cushion players against direct, linear hits. They do nothing for the hits that twist players head violently.

Many Americans can actively recall the heart-stopping fear that strikes when observing a player lay motionless after colliding with an opponent head first. As the injured player is carefully removed from the field by way of stretcher, he gives the fans a thumbs up to let them know he is okay. While it may seem like the damage has ceased, the concerning matter of fact is that the worst may be yet to come. Tom Foster, author of “The Helmet Wars” published in Popular Science, writes that professional football players may absorb up to 1,500 blows to the head in a single season (52). These numbers are staggering, but of course the players are well protected by their helmets and other protective, right? Unfortunately, more and more evidence is surfacing that demonstrates such ideology is false. While undergoing a career full of thousands of traumatic hits to the head which result in numerous and perhaps poorly treated concussions, which, in later stages of a player’s life, may lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, otherwise referred to as CTE. While many methods for preventing frequent head trauma among football players have been suggested, the only tactic that will have pertinent effects is introducing redesigned helmets.