Concussions

(Hardback)

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This book provides a broad introduction to the important topic of concussive brain injury that considers historical, medical, research-based, and legal and ethical perspectives. The devastating long-term effects of concussions and the apparent mismanagement of concussion treatment among college and professional athletes have received major media attention in recent years. Do athletesespecially young onesand their parents understand the physical risks and potential lifelong costs involved with playing their sport Are injuries handled properly, or are players' careers and teams' successes put ahead of health and safety Written by a Harvard-educated doctor who conducts clinical and scientific research in the area of sports injuries and concussive brain injuries, this book provides readers with honest and authoritative information about concussions. The book's chapters address the subject from all angles and shed light on current debates related to concussions caused by sports injuries and accidents.

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Dense but necessary reading for coaches, parents, and older players of any contact sport. * Library Journal *
The writing style is accessible and encourages readers to pursue the topic in further depth. . . . Recommended for public, school, and academic libraries. * ARBA *

Author Bio

William Paul Meehan III, MD, is director of the Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention, director of the Sports Concussion Clinic, and director of research for the Brain Injury Center at Children's Hospital Boston.