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Sports Injury Infographics

The 'Medical Billing & Coding' Chart Examines Brain Damage in the NFL

— July 9, 2012 — Lifestyle
This 'A History of Brain Damage in the NFL' Infographic by the Medical Billing & Coding site, examines the amounts of brain damage that is caused by popular sports, with a focus on American football. According to this chart, football players incur the second largest amount of injuries, next to cycling. In June of 2012, a lawsuit was held against the NFL by more than 2,000 former players, due to the increase of life threatening injuries, such as long-term brain damage.

Football helmets are of concern, and have been questioned by players, as to whether or not they are properly built to help minimize head trauma. Football being a high-impact game requiring players to run at each other at speeds of 20 mph -- it is no wonder that concussions are so predominant. Many former football players have complained of serious side effects, such as dementia, memory loss, blurred vision and depression. With these alarming results, it makes one question whether the game is worth playing? And if so, maybe revisions need to be made in order to minimize life-altering injuries.
Trend Themes
1. Sports Injury Awareness - Due to the increase in life-threatening injuries, such as long-term brain damage, there is a need for greater awareness of sports injuries and their potential consequences.
2. Tech Advancements in Sports Equipment - With football helmets being questioned by players, there is an opportunity for technology to improve sports equipment and better protect athletes from head trauma.
3. Alternative Game Formats in Sports - Given the alarming results of brain damage caused by high-impact sports like football, there may be an opportunity to explore alternative game formats that minimize the risk of serious injuries.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Equipment Manufacturing - There may be an opportunity for sports equipment manufacturers to develop new products that better protect athletes from head trauma, such as improved helmets or protective gear.
2. Sports Medicine - As awareness of sports injuries increases, there may be an opportunity for the sports medicine industry to develop new treatments and therapies for athletes with brain damage or other serious injuries.
3. Sports Entertainment - Given the potential long-term risks associated with high-impact sports, there may be an opportunity for the sports entertainment industry to explore alternative game formats that minimize the risk of serious injuries.
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