Today in youth athletics, concussions are a very prevalent injury, but most youth and adults do not know the real dangers of concussions. Concussions can be an extremely serious or life-threatening injury. The truth of the matter is that concussions are very dangerous; they not only have immediate consequences, but they also can have permanent effects as the number of concussions accumulates. The severe effects of concussions are really being brought to light, and awareness of the issue has become a primary concern of health-care professionals as they aim to protect young athletes. Concussions are a very misconceived injury because most parents and athletes do not actually know what a concussion is and what determines a concussion.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention a Concussion is considered a traumatic brain injury. “Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) can range from mild- a brief change in mental status or consciousness, to severe, an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury” (Center of Disease Control and Prevention, Outcomes of TBI).
Concussions can happen in any sport, and both females and males are at risk of injuring themselves at any given time. Even sports that are not even considered contact sports still give the athletes the potential to encounter a concussion.
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