How the NFL concussion protocol should work Back in 2009, the NFL implemented the concussion protocol in response to concern over concussion statistics. They’ve also continued tweak the protocol in the decade since, to better protect players from harm. In 2016, for example, they added additional disciplinary measures for teams that don’t follow protocol. […]
Many adults have fond memories of playing outside every day and only coming in for meals. Impromptu ball games with friends and playing till the street lights came on. Kids nowadays are spending less and less time outdoors in favor of more sedentary activities. Video games, internet usage and social media, and TV take up […]
Toward the beginning of last year, NFL owners voted to adopt several new rules to the league’s official rulebook. This included the now-somewhat-controversial helmet contact rule. Over the next few months, refs called penalties on players for violating those new rules. But they did so with such inconsistency that fans and the media alike grew […]
Despite progressive advancements in football gear, upgraded helmets, and more awareness surrounding brain injuries, American tackle football is still a controversial subject. Brain injuries are incredibly serious and can have lifelong effects, so parents and health alliances are understandably concerned of the effects of tackling. The Physiology of a Child Under 14 Children, especially young […]
How the NFL concussion protocol should work Back in 2009, the NFL implemented the concussion protocol in response to concern over concussion statistics. They’ve also continued tweak the protocol in the decade since, to better protect players from harm. In 2016, for example, they added additional disciplinary measures for teams that don’t follow protocol. Head […]
In theory, helmets are the perfect solution to the growing head injury problem in football. After all, they’re perfectly designed to protect your head, allowing you to play better without worrying about the risk of concussions. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case—and it’s pretty well-documented. Here’s the truth about wearing helmets in football, and why […]
Over the course of the past few years, we’ve seen some big changes in the world of sports. Now more than ever, coaches and trainers for contact sports like football are aware of the safety challenges involved. This is especially true for student athletes, who are just learning the mental and physical skills they’ll need […]
We’ve always had the urge to quantify sports performance. We like to think that simple numbers make it easier for us to understand the wildly complex games we’re seeing with our own eyes. We like to pretend that our favorite sports games are a little less chaotic and random than they actually are. And we […]
“You never forget how to ride a bike.” It’s a popular saying you’ve probably heard before. And if you’ve ever hopped back onto the saddle after many years, you might even be able to attest that it’s true—even if you have to spend a moment or two getting familiar with the motions again. But what […]
When over 1,000 parents were polled about children’s athletics, 16% of them said that they refused to allow their kids to play sports due to worries over concussions. According to the study, a Harris Poll conducted on behalf of the American Osteopathic Association, a third of the remaining parents were on the fence, saying it […]