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Thursday, January 7, 2010

Sports and Head Trauma

Sports Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury

Fitness Articles | November 17, 2007

Athletes make up a large part of the population suffering from brain injuries every year. Usually the brain injuries are from contact sports such as football, hockey, boxing, and martial arts. The main injury focused on is concussions, and many athletes receive multiple concussions. The dangers of multiple concussions are great and can be as severe as causing death. Even when the effect isn't fatal, brain damage can occur.

Article by: Peter Kent c/o articlefactory. Special Thanks.
Posted by Meg O' Hanlon at 8:10 PM

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