Bibliograph

The concussion crisis, anatomy of a silent epidemic, Linda Carroll and David Rosner

Type

Label

The concussion crisis, anatomy of a silent epidemic, Linda Carroll and David Rosner

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The concussion crisis

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

687665634

Responsibility statement

Linda Carroll and David Rosner

Sub title

anatomy of a silent epidemic

Summary

"Brings the explosive but largely invisible epidemic of concussions out of the shadows through stories of kids and pro ball players and doctors"--, Provided by publisher"The first book to bring the silent epidemic of sports concussions out of the shadows, with dramatic true-life stories of victims--high school football players, college basketball stars, professional sports heroes--and the doctors and medical researchers who are unraveling the mysteries of concussions and crusading to prevent this devastating injury"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Just a bump on the head -- The emerging epidemic -- Head games -- Sudden impact -- Through the cracks -- Playing defense -- Anatomy of a brain injury -- Deciphering the damage -- A pocketful of mumbles -- Ticking time bombs -- Seeds of change -- Appendix I. Concussion symptoms -- Appendix II. Resources for patients and families

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