Epilepsy may be caused by some illnesses, primarily head injuries, that may result from
participation in physical exercises or athletic events. However, the major sports medical
problem for this condition is the decision on whether an individual with a seizure disorder or
after his or her first convulsion can participate in athletic activities and, if so, whether
restrictions should be imposed. The medical debate on whether epileptics can engage in
physical fitness programs, recreational or competitive sports, particularly collision or contact …