Increasing Safety for High School Football Players

Football is a full-contact sport, and injury is often part of the risk. With the increased knowledge of concussion rates, many high school football associations are implementing rules to keep players safe. A number of states already have regulations in place regarding this issue.

One of the methods for reducing head impact is to limit full-contact practices. Several schools have restricted full-contact practices to twice per week. Most coaches feel they can have productive practice sessions without full contact. There is no guarantee that this method will reduce concussions, but logic says fewer head impacts will result in fewer concussions. Linemen are most vulnerable to head impact, so they receive the most protection frp, these practice restrictions.

Of course, safety gear is crucial in football. It is important, especially for young people, to have proper equipment. While injury is a real risk for players of any full-contact sport, there are ways to help avoid getting hurt. School districts understand their responsibility to protect players. New restrictions are being implemented, not to intentionally inconvenience coaches or players, but rather to increase safety for the players.

Safety Tips for Enduring the Extreme Summer Heat

 

The United States is getting hit with some serious high temperatures. This is common in the late-summer months. Very high temperatures create dangerous conditions, especially for those most susceptible like the elderly and young children. Heat exhaustion, dehydration, and even strokes are results of intense hot weather. Every year, there are a number of fatalities associated with these heat waves. It is vital, even for healthy individuals, to take certain precautions in order to remain safe in drastic conditions. Here are a few tips to help you survive the summer heat wave.

Clothing - It is helpful to wear loose clothing that allows your skin to breathe. Light colors are also preferable. Wear a hat or carry an umbrella to protect exposed skin.
Hydrate - Drink a lot of water. It is crucial to hydrate your body in extreme heat.
Medications - Understand what affects heat may have on your body if you take medications. Your doctor will be able to answer any questions. It is common for certain medications to cause negative reactions when the body overheats.
Time - Avoid physical activity, especially outdoors, during the hottest part of the day. Morning and evening are the cooler times to be outside.

Be sure to check on friends and loved ones who may be particularly vulnerable during heat waves. The weather may have them incapacitated, so it is important to stop in and see how they are doing. Do not assume that because you are young and healthy, you are not at risk. extraordinary heat can be very dangerous for all of us. Take the proper precautions to remain safe this summer