The Women's World Cup has introduced independent concussion spotters for the first time in the tournament's history, aiming to monitor players for head injuries during matches.
history, aiming to monitor players for head injuries during matches as studies show female players are more vulnerable to the effects of concussions than men.
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that occurs when a forceful impact to the head or body causes the brain to move rapidly within the skull. The sudden movement can result in temporary dysfunction of brain cells and chemical changes, according to Glynnis Zieman, a specialist in brain injury and sports neurology.
Former goalkeeper Briana Scurry, part of the victorious 1999 U.S. Women's World Cup team, experienced firsthand the severity of concussions. In 2010, she suffered a particularly serious one after an opposing player's knee struck her temple yet continued playing for another seven minutes.
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