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High School Athletes and Concussions
by Lindsey Fox
High school sports are a great way for teens to stay healthy.
They also provide lifelong lessons that allow students to succeed
later in life. Studies have shown that students who participate in
sports have greater self-confidence and leadership, higher grades,
and more restraint in avoiding risky behavior than those who do
not play sports. However, those who participate in athletics are at
risk of sports-related injuries. Approximately 200,000 sports-related
brain injuries, such as concussions, occur each year. These head
injuries most often occur among football players. Football players
receive head injuries 45 percent more often than players in girls'
soccer, which has the second highest rate of concussions. Because
high school sports are at their highest rate of participation,
preventive measures should be implemented to decrease
concussion rates to the lowest possible levels.
Concussions are largely prevalent in high school athletes.
Diseases like dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's occur only after a head injury.
Students should avoid athletic events, as they could lead to concussions.
Concussions are the deadliest injury on Earth.
Following an injury, athletes should rest until their symptoms return to normal levels.
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Educating Coaches About Concussions
Concussions can occur after a fall or from players hitting into
each other with their bodies or with equipment, such as a goalpost.
The possibility for concussions is greatest in sports where collisions
are most common. Unfortunately, many coaches and athletic
trainers misdiagnose players who may have concussions. This can
lead to long-term brain injuries for players.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) created an educational
toolkit called "Heads-Up: Concussion in High School Sports." The
toolkit helps coaches, athletic trainers, parents, and athletes
identify and respond to a concussion. This is the first time that a
federal agency has developed a concussion toolkit for high school
coaches. The training program needs to be mandatory for all
people involved in a sport. Also, a health care professional should
assess an athlete with a suspected concussion.
Ensuring Rest Time for Injured Athletes
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