Should Concussion Have A One Week Ban Imposed?
Concussion is one of the more serious injuries that can befall a sportsperson. They carry so many hidden problems that often don’t become apparent unless an MRI is done, or they receive another head knock.
There are two footballers returning to the game this weekend after having bad head knocks in last weekends games. It becomes a worry when you don’t know what to expect. I am sure there are some coaches who play on these injuries. I can just imagine a coach telling his players, ‘he got a head knock last week so he will be vulnerable, hit him hard and drive him into the ground’. The problem is, that could result in quite serious injuries.
The whole issue of head injuries raises the question, ’should players have an enforced week off after suffering a head injury?’ Or at the very least have a brain scan. For some players you may actually find a brain.
New York Jets player Eric Smith has suffered two concussions in three weeks. That should be a cause for concern to start with. The brain can only take so much before permanent damage is done.
What are your thoughts? Should players that suffer concussion have an enforced rest period before going back onto the field? SportsViews.com is one place where you can freely voice your opinions on any sporting related topic and it’s totally free to join and participate.
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