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That’s the thing with stuff like concussion – you can still have residual functional disturbances even though you may feel fine.
According to a document by the NRL there are 5-7 concussions per team per season. So that’s anywhere from 80-112 players in any one season suffering from concussion.
I think mandatory head gear could help lessen the impact of the blow, however, there’s always going to be some sort of coup- contrecoup (from the brain moving forwards and backwards into the skull and causing brain contusions) injury due to rapid deceleration upon impact of a tackle.
It’s a dangerous sport, I’m not sure that can ever really be altered in any significant manner especially without taking anything away from the essence of the game we all love
A beginner's guide to concussion in rugby league
I’m not sure where it can be improved to be honest. I definitely wouldn’t want to be a trainer trying to assess them whilst the player is denying anything is wrong and the crowd are praying you don’t take them from the field.
Maybe third party trainers/doctors but then that’s an issue too because they won’t know the player’s history as well as a club trainer/doctor would.
I think due to the nature of concussion they really do need to be taken from the field for assessment. Because the onset of symptoms can be up to a few hours after the incident occurs, so you really need good assessment skills as to determine whether the player is suffering in any way.
It’s tough when you’re trying to combine sheer brutality and athleticism with physical health issues.
A beginner's guide to concussion in rugby league
Hey mate,
Well I am a qualified registered nurse so I’d assume I’m atleast somewhat qualified. Was writing the article last night after my shift and was obviously trying to be as basic as possible so that it could become a conversation piece for people who may not be in-the-know regarding concussions in sport.
Would have figured any errors like that would have been fixed up by the editor’s as mentioned.
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A beginner's guide to concussion in rugby league
I have to agree. I really enjoyed seeing how much Ranieri loved the club, but there’s no room for complacency, especially when relegation was starting to loom large
Were Leicester right to sack Ranieri?
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who’s read the article and dropped a comment. I’m still very new to the sports writing thing. I’m a nursing student, but trying to break into something I have a greater interest in 🙂
Five things we learnt from NRL Round 1
That’s when Tony Archer should back the refs and tell fans you can’t have it both ways. The officials need to know that the boss has their back to do their job and not worry about be dropped; unless the mistake is ridiculously bad
Five things we learnt from NRL Round 1
Panthers were definitely one of the more disappointing sides of round one, especially if they don’t improve next week. Probably need to wait a few more rounds before we can safely say whether the Dragons have improved or not – they just seemed to make a lot less errors on the night compared to what I’m used to seeing from them
Five things we learnt from NRL Round 1
Living with a brother who’s a massive Eels fan, I think it’s going to be a rough morning in my household lol Even as a Roosters fan myself, sorta thought / hoping Hayne would return to Eels and give them something to cheer about after their disastrous season
BREAKING: Jarryd Hayne to sign with Titans
Would be good to see them finally have a decent run at the playoffs. Luck doesn’t get the credit he deserves. Better than Wilson in my opinion, yet he’s rated well below according to many sources.
I would tell you who I support, but you wouldn’t like me hahaha
Newton readying for camp and a Superbowl season
Still have some rather tough games remaining (Cronulla, Cowboys) but if we can get over Penrith this week I think we’d be in good stead re. confidence. Agreed with Ferguson, he’s been average at best until recently – hopefully he can keep it up, seems to relishing the opportunity at fullback
Roosters crow at long last
You’re right lol It was my first article I’ve ever even tried to write so I think I probably introduced the opening couple lines a little strongly haha
Roosters crow at long last
He looks good. He obviously has the size to play the game and be impactful on the field. Hope he can use his ‘popularity’ for lack of a better word, to one day use it to promote the game positively
Matt Lodge proud of NRL return