Concussion in sport has been a HUGE topic this year-not least on SpaceClinics Blog!
See Derek Boogard - Brain Going Bad
Dangers of heading a football causing similar effects to concussion
Rugby Players need their heads examined
Concussion Controversy in Top American Sport
Ex NFL Players Sue for CONCUSSION-RELATED INJURIES
Now the pin-up of National Hockey League (NHL) in North America, Sidney Crosby has taken an extended leave from the game for the 2nd time in 2011 since experiencing what the Globe & Mail described as "two slight on-ice collisions" left him feeling 'less than 100%'.
He complained of headaches, which has resulted in his missing the last 5 games: earlier in the year he had blows to the head in successive matches resulting in the diagnosis of concussion, and he missed matches from January 5th to November 21st. (USA Today injured lists & ESPN NHL)
He is not the only one missing from action in NHL of late. (Report on the Injured from NHL)
Claude Giroux (aged just 23) took a blow to the head accidentally by a teammate, and will not play this week, and the Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger, as well as rookie Brayden Schenn are additionally suffering concussion-like symptoms and missing festive matches.
There is neurocognitive testing within the NHL to check for recovery: indeed Crosby passed such a test (ImPACT) but as this is not sensitive enough to be but one of a battery of assessment tools, he remains sidelined & is on the Injured List.
There is widespread recognition of the fact the Pittsburgh Penguins organisation is putting player welfare ahead of matchtime, (No surprise Crosby trudges back to sidelines say concussion experts & Globe & Mail report on Crosby sitting out) but as the anniversary of the first direct blow to Crosby's head is almost upon us - New Year's Day outdoor fixture - then there will inevitably be another round of introspection if there is no hint of improvement in his condition.
See Derek Boogard - Brain Going Bad
Dangers of heading a football causing similar effects to concussion
Rugby Players need their heads examined
Concussion Controversy in Top American Sport
Ex NFL Players Sue for CONCUSSION-RELATED INJURIES
He complained of headaches, which has resulted in his missing the last 5 games: earlier in the year he had blows to the head in successive matches resulting in the diagnosis of concussion, and he missed matches from January 5th to November 21st. (USA Today injured lists & ESPN NHL)
He is not the only one missing from action in NHL of late. (Report on the Injured from NHL)
Claude Giroux (aged just 23) took a blow to the head accidentally by a teammate, and will not play this week, and the Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger, as well as rookie Brayden Schenn are additionally suffering concussion-like symptoms and missing festive matches.
There is widespread recognition of the fact the Pittsburgh Penguins organisation is putting player welfare ahead of matchtime, (No surprise Crosby trudges back to sidelines say concussion experts & Globe & Mail report on Crosby sitting out) but as the anniversary of the first direct blow to Crosby's head is almost upon us - New Year's Day outdoor fixture - then there will inevitably be another round of introspection if there is no hint of improvement in his condition.
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