health risks and preparations for playing in the cold

[CR91]

http://www.nflevolution.com/article/physicians-society%27s-dr.-matava-discusses-dangers-of-playing-in-cold?ref=0ap2000000308863

 

interesting article. its amazing what measures are taken when playing in the cold.

[MAC]

I'd be more concerned about any overweight / under-dressed / over-exited fans who sit for four hours while consuming lots of alcohol to "stay warm".

[Nadine]

http://www.nflevolution.com/article/physicians-society%27s-dr.-matava-discusses-dangers-of-playing-in-cold?ref=0ap2000000308863

 

interesting article. its amazing what measures are taken when playing in the cold.

that is interesting

didn't realize there was an increased risk of injury.........but it makes sense.  you cannot keep you muscles warm

[Girlzarefanstoo]

I fell asleep on the couch this morning, but my hubby saw an interview with Dan Fouts.  He said that he still has no feeling in the tips of his fingers and his toes as a consequence of "The Freezer Bowl" game.  Imagine the impact that had on the rest of his career.  I've never heard him talk about it publicly before. 

 

I don't want to see anyone injured especially permanently like that...

[oldunclemark]

I wish they could heat the seats...for fans like they do in newer cars

[LordHelpOurColts]

I'd be more concerned about any overweight / under-dressed / over-exited fans who sit for four hours while consuming lots of alcohol to "stay warm".

 

 

Alcohol actually drops your body temperature. Little known fact.

[MAC]

Alcohol actually drops your body temperature. Little known fact.

I don't know how "little known" that is, but it's the point that I was making. Alcohol does lots of things to your body which really aren't desirable when your arteries, heart and lungs are already under serious stress because of frigid weather. I have no interest in attending a cold weather game. Mild inconvenience - or perhaps a fun adventure - when I was a kid, but I'll take TV at this point thank you.

 

The players are an entirely different story. It's can't be much fun, but they are professional athletes with lots of assistance - they'll be fine.

[Qwiz]

Alcohol actually drops your body temperature. Little known fact.

Does it? Seems to have the opposite effect on me. Whenever my buds have parties outside in the cold I forget completely about it and feel great if I drink enough. Or maybe I'm just a weird person lol.

[Qwiz]

I fell asleep on the couch this morning, but my hubby saw an interview with Dan Fouts.  He said that he still has no feeling in the tips of his fingers and his toes as a consequence of "The Freezer Bowl" game.  Imagine the impact that had on the rest of his career.  I've never heard him talk about it publicly before. 

 

I don't want to see anyone injured especially permanently like that...

Ouch. That sucks. Who knows how many other players have permanent damage from cold weather games like this and aren't coming out to talk/warn other players about it? Very disconcerting.

Good luck to your Chargers by the way. I hope the Bengals playoff losing streak continues today.

[MAC]

Does it? Seems to have the opposite effect on me. Whenever my buds have parties outside in the cold I forget completely about it and feel great if I drink enough. Or maybe I'm just a weird person lol.

No, it's just that it's effects on your brain make you not care.

[Qwiz]

No, it's just that it's effects on your brain make you not care.

Well that explains all the other things I do while buzzed too.

[braveheartcolt]

Over reaction. May as well move all teams to Florida and be done with it.

[stat2883]

Over reaction. May as well move all teams to Florida and be done with it.

I would move back to Florida for that. Was rough trying to decide to go see the Dolphins, Buccs, or Jags....or leave the state to watch a better game.