NFL Players Head Concussion Brain Injury Seminar

Head injuries incurred while playing professional football have been reduced significantly due to improvements in helmet construction, but there still remains enough trauma to warrant this first-ever video seminar on the subject. A group of medical ex­perts, coaches, and players gathered to discuss how to recognize and deal with concussions and other brain injuries. According to co-host Leigh Steinberg (of the Brain Injury Association) pro football has either failed to or been reluctant to realize the importance of diagnosing damage to the brain incurred by football players. Among the subjects covered in this two-part video are how to recognize symptoms of a concussion, how to know when it is safe to let a player return to the field, the importance of proper helmets and mouthguards, protecting the brain and neck, and the influence of artificial turf on the rate of injuries to the head. Because there is a lack of information in this field, this video set will be of value to players of all ages, as well as to parents and coaches. However, it is technically lacking in many areas and is presented in such a boring format that only the hardy will be able to sit through it all. The ‘seminar' is exactly what it says it is: a group of people standing in front of a podium, showing slides that are often difficult to discern in the muted light. An optional purchase. Aud: H, C, P. (J. Carlson)