Barnes: I don't feel right after concussions
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jason
Sydney Middleton (9)
I can't imagine that head gear is directly causing more concussions, but I have to agree that a disproportionate majority of the bad concussions I've seen have been to people wearing headgear.
I've always worn it because my mum insisted on me wearing it as a kid. I've tried playing a few times without it but never feel quite as confident. I think that psychological difference could have a lot to do with it: you feel less susceptible to injury, so you're less likely to think twice before sticking your head into traffic.
I've always worn it because my mum insisted on me wearing it as a kid. I've tried playing a few times without it but never feel quite as confident. I think that psychological difference could have a lot to do with it: you feel less susceptible to injury, so you're less likely to think twice before sticking your head into traffic.
It would seem unlikely to significantly reduce concussion. It may reduce scalp injuries from direct contact. Most of the problem with a head knock is the acceleration / deceleration of the brain in the brain box. You would need massive headgear that crumpled to slow the deceleration (like in modern car crumple zones) to have an effect. Taf's fro may be better than headgear.
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TheTruth
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Our game is a contact sport with consequences - it doesn't matter if you are wearing headgear, shoulder pads, mouthguards, strapping, if you get hit by a bus then you will get hurt - IMO if TPN hits you front-on then off to emergency....
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Travi34
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We all know the consequences of scrumming, and tackling etc. its a part of the game, you do what you can to minimise by perfecting your technique, and wearing protection if appropriate. (personally don't like headgear - as i overheat too easily - tape around the ears all the way)
Everyone is different in their reactions, personally, I knocked myself out playing touch footy once (head to knee) I was fine, and played in the second half, and basically felt nothing different after the initial 5 min or so. Others have gotten knocked out and been out for weeks/months/careers.
There should be an independent panel (non-club/union aligned) to look at concussions, as you can be fine to play on, or need to have months off/never play again. You can get knocked out or concussed, by slipping on a banana peel, not playing rugby will minimise the chance of it significantly though.
Overall - smart move by an experienced player, he's got plenty of years left to play, and wants to play them out.
Trav
Everyone is different in their reactions, personally, I knocked myself out playing touch footy once (head to knee) I was fine, and played in the second half, and basically felt nothing different after the initial 5 min or so. Others have gotten knocked out and been out for weeks/months/careers.
There should be an independent panel (non-club/union aligned) to look at concussions, as you can be fine to play on, or need to have months off/never play again. You can get knocked out or concussed, by slipping on a banana peel, not playing rugby will minimise the chance of it significantly though.
Overall - smart move by an experienced player, he's got plenty of years left to play, and wants to play them out.
Trav
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Apropos of this thread, there was an item on 7:30WA tonight about head injuries in the contact sports and a discussion about head gear. A fairly prominent doctor (who treats a lot of footballers in his practice) argued that head gear helps in some cases, but does basically nothing to prevent concussion. If anything, he thought it made matters worse, by players being more reckless on the pitch.
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Trevor Allan (34)
A couple of years ago I went through a Gits and Thurston man love phase and bought myself the green Madison scrum cap. Well anyway apart from overheating my head, I felt like a rabid dog and It was the best I have been at the breakdown for years.
The extra confidence it gives you in rucks and contact situations is surprising, the only problem is when a welsh bearded giant knees you in the head when you are attemptin a pilfer and you are out for 3 weeks with concussion.
I have had other concussions as well without head gear, both have invlolved some sort of deja vu element as well which is a bit weird.
Headguards dont seem to prevent anything but a slight reduction of impacts and also preventing cuts on the head.
I know what the doc means by the recklessnes though, I certainly experienced that a bit
The extra confidence it gives you in rucks and contact situations is surprising, the only problem is when a welsh bearded giant knees you in the head when you are attemptin a pilfer and you are out for 3 weeks with concussion.
I have had other concussions as well without head gear, both have invlolved some sort of deja vu element as well which is a bit weird.
Headguards dont seem to prevent anything but a slight reduction of impacts and also preventing cuts on the head.
I know what the doc means by the recklessnes though, I certainly experienced that a bit
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