Concussion in American Football
Football may be one the nation’s favorite pastimes, but it is also a game that can result in serious injuries to players. The bodies of players are put on the line with every high-impact collision, with the brain being especially vulnerable to injuries like a concussion. This is an issue that, perhaps, doesn’t get enough attention in the medical community and the NFL. Most doctors who treat football players are fully aware of the risk of concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The latter is a degenerative condition that affects…