BRAININJURYFORUM.com applauds the December 20, 2009 decision by the National Football League that recognizes the research of long-term effects from concussions on N.F.L. players.
After weeks of facing heated criticism and of transforming the N.F.L.’s approach to managing players who may have sustained a concussion they will publicly for the first time acknowledge that concussions can have lasting affects and consequences.
Rash of head shots taken place this year in all hockey leagues across North America has once again put our game in a negative light. The effects of concussions are starting to be seen with retired players not only in hockey but other sports.