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Joshua Robertson spends his nights lifting weights over his shoulders, jumping on boxes and running up staircases. He lifts and jumps to build strength and runs to develop endurance.<\/p>\n
For some, this is a means of staying healthy. For Robertson, it\u2019s a way to reach a childhood dream.<\/p>\n
He needs to be in peak physical condition to take on any jabroni who stands in his way.<\/p>\n
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During a recent match, Robertson\u2019s opponent accidentally struck him in the jaw and knocked him out. Rather than take time off, he appeared in two more shows despite his head injury.<\/p>\n
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Robertson is a pro wrestler, known as \u201cScoot.\u201d<\/p>\n
But a recent mishap has knocked him out of the squared circle.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you take a certain amount of impact to your head, your brain will bleed,\u201d said Robertson.<\/p>\n
Concussions are common in his sport but two months ago, Robertson suffered his worst one yet.<\/p>\n
During a recent match, Robertson\u2019s opponent accidentally struck him in the jaw and knocked him out. Rather than take time off, he appeared in two more shows despite his head injury.<\/p>\n
A few days later, a car accident worsened his injury.<\/p>\n
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A concussion occurs when a blow to the head or a hit to the body causes the brain to shake and bounce. This leads to damaged brain cells and chemical imbalances, symptoms include:<\/p>\n
Multiple concussions can cause severe lifelong damage, such as:<\/p>\n
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Robertson was then informed to take two months off by a doctor but Robertson decided not to tell anyone.<\/p>\n
Long time friend and fellow wrestler Joshua Littell noticed a change in Robertson\u2019s memory and movement.<\/p>\n
Balance issues and memory loss are common symptoms of a concussion, according to CDC.gov.<\/p>\n
To Robertson\u2019s dismay, Littell advised Robertson to take the time off and not risk his future as a professional wrestler.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve seen other people who have had very severe concussions or other injuries and they came back too soon,\u201d Robertson said. \u201cBecause of that, it ruined their career and they had to retire. And I don\u2019t want to be one of those guys.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n The world of pro wrestling is not that far from showbiz, with an assembled cast hired to put on a scripted show. But for Robertson, wrestling isn\u2019t just grown men going crazy and hitting each other with steel chairs.<\/p>\n It\u2019s an escape from reality.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I walk through that curtain, I\u2019m Scoot. I can do whatever I want, be whoever I want,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s total freedom.\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n That\u2019s why even though concussions have become a hot topic in many sports, the only discussion Scoot wants to have is when his next match will be.<\/p>\n It is well-known that multiple concussions without proper treatment can cause severe long term damage. Including memory loss, dizziness, anger, learning, speech and emotions.<\/p>\n Common sense would say not to risk such future mental problems.<\/p>\n However, common sense won\u2019t deny Robertson of reaching a goal he\u2019s had since childhood.<\/p>\n The fear of not remembering has no affect on Robertson, the fear of remembering what he could\u2019ve had is much more frightening.<\/p>\n Robertson would rather fight through the injuries and fail to reach his goal than give it up now and wonder what could\u2019ve been.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font=”|on|||” text_font_size=”24″ background_color=”#f1f0ef” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px”]<\/p>\n It is well-known that multiple concussions without proper treatment can cause severe long term damage. Including memory loss, dizziness, anger, learning, speech and emotions.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_audio admin_label=”Audio” audio=”https:\/\/capradio2016.nextgenradio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2016\/10\/Robert_WebExtra_Master.mp3″ title=”Fan Appreciation” background_layout=”light” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” custom_css_audio_content=”background-color: #F1F0EF;||border-left: 20px solid #B32317;” artist_name=”Robert Juarez”] \u201cThese past few months that I haven\u2019t wrestled because of my concussion, I could notice how my mood changed,\u201d he said. \u201cI notice I feel a lot more angry sometimes. I feel a lot more stressed sometimes. I feel a lot more depressed sometimes.\u201d<\/p>\n Robertson continues to battle the stress as he awaits his return to his sanctuary.<\/p>\n In two weeks, he is expected to be cleared to return to wrestling.<\/p>\n He knew coming into this what was at stake to fulfill his dream, and when it goes and gets tough, the tough gets going.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”Section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”right” header_fullscreen=”on” header_scroll_down=”off” background_url=”https:\/\/capradio2016.nextgenradio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2016\/10\/003_robert.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”on” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”bottom” title_font=”Montserrat||||” title_font_size=”35px” max_width=”500px” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_css_title=”text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #000000;” custom_css_header_container=”min-height: 900px;”] Joshua Robertson spends his nights lifting weights over his shoulders, jumping on boxes and running up staircases. 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