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Ahman Green Has Parkinson's Disease

SemperHusker said:
Much is unknown about this disease, but people need to realize that it's not a short term death sentence. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's 6 years ago. My doc told me at the time, "It may progress slowly, may progress quickly, or your symptoms may never get worse than they are now. The only certain thing is that it doesn't just go away". There are different meds that can dramatically help keep symptoms under control, especially in early stages. It is definitely not a "one size fits all" affliction - symptoms can vary from person to person. A lot of folks think of Michael J. Fox and to them, that's Parkinson's. That's just flat out not the case. Ahman may very well have a long, productive life ahead of him. Wish him well but please don't count him out!
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Semper…keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
 
wcbsas said:
Yes I believe there is … although I do not have any handy at the tips of my fingers.

AG unfortunately pre-dates the NFL emphasis on player safety, newer redesigned helmets, and an emphasis on reducing big hits. Is that enough?
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I found this:

www.bu.edu

NFL Players Four Times More Likely to Die of Diseases Like ALS, Dementia, and Parkinson’s, BU Study Finds

Study of nearly 20,000 former pro football players connects longer careers to increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases
www.bu.edu www.bu.edu
 
19D Cav said:
Muhammad Ali's issues came from getting hit in the Head continually and also the CTE issues and as science continues to progress more and more studies and issues will arise. I am not saying outlaw football but just look at all the studies and things that have come out over the last 10 years. Players are bigger stronger and faster than ever before. The hits and there physical outcomes will continue to be studied and rules will be looked at
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If I was the grand-poo-bah of football. I would outlaw contact football until high school. Play 7-on-7 and/or flag football at the youth level. No contact until high school. And even then I would officiate at a level that severely punishes any head contact.

I know this alone won’t solve the issues but everything we know about brain development suggests cautiousness at a young age.
 
Hopefully, he can be like Michael J. Fox and live 30+ years after diagnosis. Blessings to him and his family. Tough hand to be dealt. May God watch over him as he blasts thru yet another crease.
 
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A study from the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine reported that players with a history of organized tackle football face a 61% higher chance of a reported Parkinson's or Parkinsonism diagnosis. His announcement comes on the heels of similar disclosures from NFL greats like Brett Favre, casting a vital spotlight on the long-term neurological risks of contact sports.
 
wcbsas said:
If I was the grand-poo-bah of football. I would outlaw contact football until high school. Play 7-on-7 and/or flag football at the youth level. No contact until high school. And even then I would officiate at a level that severely punishes any head contact.

I know this alone won’t solve the issues but everything we know about brain development suggests cautiousness at a young age.
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Maybe I'm old but in my days but most kids did not play tackle football JR. High " 7th Grade " in my smaller Nebraska town kids start playing tackle football in 3rd grade.
I have also read that Archie Manning did not allow his boys to play tackle Football until MS

Here is part of a story from the Washington Examiner I found about the Manning's and Drew Brees

Brees is interesting because coming out of high school he was not heavily recruited. He chose Purdue University, an engineering school, for its good academics.

Here’s another interesting thing about the all-time leading passer in pro football—he never played youth tackle. Until high school, Brees played flag football.

In order to become best all-time, Brees had to pass Peyton Manning. Here’s something interesting about Peyton Manning—he never played youth tackle. His father wouldn’t let him. Until middle school, he played flag football.
 
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