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Concussions and Our Kids: America's Leading Expert on How to Protect Young Athletes and Keep Sports Safe
Concussions and Our Kids America's Leading Expert on How to Protect Young Athletes and Keep Sports Safe Author:Dr. Robert Cantu, Mark Hyman People are talking about concussions. Long believed to be the silent epidemic, concussions are fast becoming what sportswriter Bill Simmons calls "the single most important issue in sports today." At the center of this crisis ? and one of the key reasons for this increased awareness?is Dr. Robert Cantu. He has treated thousands of patients wh... more »o have experienced brain trauma, from high profile professional athletes to pee wees, And he is on the frontlines of groundbreaking research that is changing the way sports are played. Concussions and Our Kids is the first prescriptive book of its kind to address the issue of head trauma in sports and provide preventative solutions to protect athletes. ? Three concussion tests parents can give their kids at home ? Post concussion syndrome and what "rest" really means ? Why football teams should practice without tackling several times a week ? Why helmets are no guarantee of safety ? Why concussions are prevalent in all sports, not just football and hockey Part manifesto, part presciption for how sports can be played safely, Concussions and Our Kids is essential reading for parents, coaches, and anyone interested in young athletes and their future well-being.« less