Ridley Scott's idea of an NFL concussion film was inspired by Dr. Bennett Omalu's study about former NFL stars Junior Seau and Dave Duerson, both of whom committed suicide after suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

Dr. Bennet Omalu, a forensic neuropathologist, single-handedly makes the first discovery of CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) in a professional football player and brings awareness to the public and the NFL.

Concussion – This true story, starring Will Smith, tells the tale of what happened to Dr. Bennet Omalu, the courageous Nigerian-born pathologist who tried to bring the issue of brain damage in retired NFL players (known as CTE) to the forefront.

The movie teaches much information about concussions. First of all, it shows that no brain abnormalities (by concussions) will show up on a CT scan. Also, human beings have no protection from collisions of the brain because our brains merely sit in fluid.

The major tenet of the reticular theory is that a concussive blow, by means which have never been satisfactorily explained, temporarily paralyses, disturbs or depresses the activity of the polysynaptic pathways within the reticular formation.

After a concussion, some people lose consciousness (“knocked out”) for a short time. However, most concussions do not result in a loss of consciousness. Not being able to remember events (amnesia) prior to, or following the injury, for a period of time is another sign of concussion.

Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play.In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr.

Ultimately, it is worth seeing -- despite its flaws -- thanks largely in part to a strong cast that includes Will Smith. Concussion's heart shows most clearly not even in the scenes involving Omalu's quest, but rather in those showing the men suffering from brain damage.

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The new movie Concussion (2015) has actor Will Smith playing the affable Nigerian Dr. Bennet Omalu in his discovery of dementia caused by concussive blows verses the denials of the National Football League (NFL) (Landesman, 2015). Many ethical themes are in the movie such as honesty, justice, and social benefit.

The first clear separate recognition of concussion was made by the Persian physician, Rhazes, in the 10th century. Lanfrancus subsequently expanded this concept as brain "commotion" in the 13th century, although other Renaissance physicians continued to obscure this concept.

A concussion happens when the brain is injured. This can happen when the head is hit - for example, from a fall. But concussions also can happen without a blow to the head - for example, in a car accident when the head snaps forcefully forward and back.