I watch this and read the book. Really good stuff if you coach or have kids in sports. I don't believe anyone is stating to stop playing any sports. I believe what they are trying to do is get coaches, parents to recognize when an athlete has a concussion and get them off the field. There is a great(but sad) exchange between Chris and a athletic director at a school. My kids will still play sports, but now I have a greater understanding of concussions and what I can do to decrease the odds for my kids. Number two sport for concussions is girls soccer. It's not about headers as it's about going after headers and hitting other players. Girls necks are weaker and they don't have spacial awareness boys have, they are more focused on the ball. I know some think, wimps and kids will get hurt in almost anything. All true, my daughter could blow her knee out next week, but if she did she still would go to Harvard like she wants, but a few concussions and her world changes.
Germ, concussions are the single biggest reason I have steered my son away from football. He played one season and afterwards I got this overwhelming fear my son would hurt his neck, knees, or get concussions. My father and I both played college football, yet for some reason something inside me told me to protect my son from potential concussions. He really likes soccer and martial arts and even though it kind of hurts not to have my boy playing a sport he more than likely would be good at playing, my ego does not care one bit.
I have already told my son no football. Just not worth it IMO. Yes I played also, I consider myself lucky.
Ky high school (atleast my kids highschool ) has instituted a policy of testing kids before the season starts. If there is any head trama, there are a series of tests (compare to earlier test)to help doctors and coaches diagnose when they are ready to return. sent from my samsung note 2
Martial arts and soccer also have risk of concussion (repetitive micro concussion) so be aware of the signs and symptoms. I am a rugby player and have about 80% decided to stop playing due to head injuries (both concussions and a skull fracture, that was off the field though). Once in a while I get a wild hair and decide to play, get banged up, regret it, quit, get a hair, repeat as necessary. I am interested in this documentary, and will check it out when I get a chance. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
I hear you Growler and I am vigiliant with all three of my kids and their health. No sport or hobby is worth getting repeated brain injury. I want to be able to walk into the woods or be on the water with my healthy kids 30+ years from now.
As it should, the bad part is the popularity of hockey, with many starting far to young and unaware of the dangers. Any one that argues the dangers of even minor head injuries is a fool, and and should never be given a position of tutelage or guidance to youngsters.
