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NFL and Concussions

Published on Nov 23, 2015

The NFL and it's Concussion policy

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NFL and Concussions

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Concussions are head injuries you get from a Collision

with another player or from hitting the ground
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The NFL has a policy that states how to treat a player

with a concussion and what necessary means to take
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Over 60% of Players have suffered a concussion,

45% of them suffering another one
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Many players have had career ending concussions

while some players managed to get back in the game

Brett Kiesel ( above ) has suffered 2 concussions,

1 more away from ending his carrer
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A concussion occurs when your brain hits the skull

Sometimes making the brain bleed or bruise
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Symptoms of Concussions are

dizziness, loss of memory, and headaches

NFL policy has been changed over 213 times,

the concussion section has changed 12 times
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Concussions are more likely to happen because

players dont bother to think before they act
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The NFL has tried to prevent concussions but they

state that no helmet can protect you
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