Again, all that “protection”, be it a helmet or padding, creates a false sense of security. And the insanity of the way coaches act. Egging on young players to “get out there and hit “em”.
Just look at rugby. From their very first practice, players are taught techniques instead of brute force. Yes, there are injuries in rugby, but VERY few head injuries.
Whether it’s football or rugby or ice hockey, nothing can guarantee safety.
CTE danger is greatest with cumulative small hits, so if this product reduces “severity” it doesn’t mean anything. Boston University, the center for the study of CTE, performed a large survey of older men, including many suffering early parkinsons, Alzheimers, dementia and depression. These are the signs and symptoms of CTE.
They reported the most dangerous time to play football is between ages 10 and 12 based on their survey and when the men reported playing football if they did play at all. Obviously, kids at that age don’t hit as hard and don’t suffer “severe” hits like older players do; it is the little hits over time that do the damage.
CTE can only be tested after death today. But soon, a test will be found for living people. At that time, we will find out the real risk of playing every sport.
So let’em ride the couch and play video games all day, huh snowflakes?
The benefits of team sports far outweigh the down side.
Quit buying them lace drawers.
Again, all that “protection”, be it a helmet or padding, creates a false sense of security. And the insanity of the way coaches act. Egging on young players to “get out there and hit “em”.
Just look at rugby. From their very first practice, players are taught techniques instead of brute force. Yes, there are injuries in rugby, but VERY few head injuries.
Whether it’s football or rugby or ice hockey, nothing can guarantee safety.
CTE danger is greatest with cumulative small hits, so if this product reduces “severity” it doesn’t mean anything. Boston University, the center for the study of CTE, performed a large survey of older men, including many suffering early parkinsons, Alzheimers, dementia and depression. These are the signs and symptoms of CTE.
They reported the most dangerous time to play football is between ages 10 and 12 based on their survey and when the men reported playing football if they did play at all. Obviously, kids at that age don’t hit as hard and don’t suffer “severe” hits like older players do; it is the little hits over time that do the damage.
CTE can only be tested after death today. But soon, a test will be found for living people. At that time, we will find out the real risk of playing every sport.
So let’em ride the couch and play video games all day, huh snowflakes?
The benefits of team sports far outweigh the down side.
Quit buying them lace drawers.