It’s only natural that parents want to make their kids happy, but it’s even more important that parents keep their kids safe. Sometimes those two things just don’t align; what makes our kids happy may cause them harm. That struggle is exactly what many parents are facing after a recent study has shown that just […]
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Youth Football Linked to Cognitive Problems in Adulthood
October 2, 2017 By
On September 19th, researchers at the Boston University’s Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center put out a study that might influence the way parents view youth athletics. According to the paper, published in the prestigious Translational Psychiatry, people who played sports before the age of 12 are more likely to suffer from behavioral and mood disorders […]
Oklahoma Drill: High School Football, Concussions, and PTSD
March 20, 2017 By
A former Pennsylvania high school football player is suing his old school district for injuries he says were caused while performing the Oklahoma Drill in 2009. During the head-to-head maneuver, Shane Skillpa was slammed so hard that his helmet shattered. Even though he was showing signs of concussion, he was returned to practice. Now he […]
Non-Concussion Injuries in Football
November 10, 2016 By
Concussions have been getting most of the attention lately, when it comes to football injuries. It can be easy to forget that other types of football injuries can be very serious, and sometimes fatal. Traumatic injuries, such as spinal cord and knee injuries, are difficult to eliminate in contact sports, but can be minimized with […]
The Truth Behind High School Football – Football Safety Series
July 19, 2016 By
The 2016 high school football season is on the horizon, and in some states practice begins this month. With over 1 million players, high school football is still wildly popular, but participation is declining, some schools have dropped their football programs, and some doctors are calling for a ban on tackle football in high schools. […]
Football Safety: Party Safety Tips
February 5, 2016 By
Super Bowl parties are going to be bigger than ever this year. Whether you are planning to host a few friends or a big blow-out, there are a few things you need to keep in mind to keep yourself and your guests safe. Prepare Your Home Do a quick check of your property looking for […]
A History of Football Safety
February 2, 2016 By
Full text: Presented by AccidentAttorneys.org Humans began crafting stone balls in Scotland more than 5,200 years ago. The Neolithic balls were about the size of a Pokéball, which is about the size of a racket ball. The Ancient Aborigines, the Ancient Chinese, the Ancient Egyptians, the Ancient Mesoamericans…Basically everyone from everywhere balled. Homer wrote about […]
Football Safety: Theodore Roosevelt and the Forward Pass
January 15, 2016 By
With the release of the movie “Concussion”, American football is dealing with some difficult issues. The long-term harm to players, caused by repeated head trauma, can no longer be denied or downplayed. Many professional players now say they do not want their kids to play and some say they would forbid it. While the sport […]
Three High School Football Players Die in Less Than a Week
October 6, 2014 By
Over the course of a few days, three high school football players died in three different states. All three collapsed on the field; two after collisions with other players. Last year, there were eight high school football deaths, making it the deadliest season since 1986 when 11 players died of their injuries. We can only […]
