Overview
The word concussion was unheard of in youth sports a decade ago. The injury was indeed occurring, but youth athletes were often told to ""shake it off"" after ""getting their bell rung"". Science and increased awareness about concussion and brain health have transformed the way youth parents, coaches, and players pursue athletics. Fear of incurring concussions, as well as incomplete or incorrect information, is leading some parents to keep their children out of contact sports, such as football and soccer, where concussion is more prevalent.Back in the Game: Why Concussion Doesn't Have to End Your Athletic Career does not dwell on perpetuating fears but, rather, provides the most up-to-date understanding of the condition. This is a real-world discussion of what science and medicine know, what parents and coaches need to understand about concussion, evaluation and treatment, and what possible post-concussive issues exist. The expertise and experiences of noted sports neurologist Jeffrey S. Kutcher, MD, along with reporting and interviews by award-winning sports journalist Joanne C. Gerstner, make this book a timely, relevant, and real discussion about concussions in youth sports. Athletes and professional coaches who have participated in the formation of this book include two-time Olympic gold medalist soccer player Kate Markgraf, former NHL/Team Canada head coach Andy Murray, champion X-Games snowboarder Ellery Hollingsworth, along with an array of youth parents, coaches, and athletes from across the country.
Full Product Details
Author: Jeffrey S. Kutcher (MD, MD, U Michigan) , Joanne C. Gerstner (, U Michigan)
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 21.30cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 14.70cm
Weight: 0.408kg
ISBN: 9780190226602
ISBN 10: 0190226609
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 22 September 2016
Audience:
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Table of Contents
Foreword Preface Chapter One: Sports Concussion Myths and Fears Chapter Two: Athletes, Concussions, and the Playing Field Chapter Three: You Think You Might Have a Concussion- How Do You Know? Chapter Four: Life After a Diagnosis of Concussion Chapter Five: Post- Concussion Syndrome and Second- Impact Syndrome Chapter Six: Concussion, Sports, Depression, and Suicide Chapter Seven: How Athletes Can Help Themselves Chapter Eight: Thoughts for Parents and Coaches Chapter Nine: Changing the Game, On and Off the Field Chapter Ten: Controlling the Messaging of Concussion Quick Answers to Common Questions About Sports Concussion Terms to Know About Concussions and Sports Resources to Learn More About Concussions and Sports Acknowledgments Index
Reviews
Concussions have become one of the most important sports stories of our time, especially for the millions of children who play youth sports. Dr. Jeffrey Kutcher and journalist Joanne Gerstner are admirably advancing this national conversation with the educational and informative Back in the Game. This well-researched and revealing book should be read by every coach and parent of a young athlete. --Christine Brennan, USA Today sports columnist, ABC News, CNN, and PBS commentator, New York Times best-selling author The subject of concussions has become one of the most discussed issues in American sports. The conversation about head injuries has raised so many questions with few clear answers. Dr. Kutcher's expertise on this topic is both informative and enlightening. This book is essential reading for not only sports fans but youth-sports parents as well. --Mike Tirico; ESPN play-by-play commentator; studio and radio host; main broadcaster for Monday Night Football, NBA, Tennis, and Golf; and youth-sports dad of two active kids Dr. Kutcher's extensive knowledge on concussions helped me get my life back as well as my career of playing hockey. I cannot imagine where I would be today without the help of Dr. Kutcher. Every parent should own this book as a reference in case a concussion happens to your child. --Patrick Eaves, forward for the NHL Dallas Stars, and father of three
Concussions have become one of the most important sports stories of our time, especially for the millions of children who play youth sports. Dr. Jeffrey Kutcher and journalist Joanne Gerstner are admirably advancing this national conversation with the educational and informative Back in the Game. This well-researched and revealing book should be read by every coach and parent of a young athlete. --Christine Brennan, USA Today sports columnist, ABC News, CNN, and PBS commentator, New York Times best-selling author The subject of concussions has become one of the most discussed issues in American sports. The conversation about head injuries has raised so many questions with few clear answers. Dr. Kutcher's expertise on this topic is both informative and enlightening. This book is essential reading for not only sports fans but youth-sports parents as well. --Mike Tirico; ESPN play-by-play commentator; studio and radio host; main broadcaster for Monday Night Football, NBA, Tennis, and Golf; and youth-sports dad of two active kids Dr. Kutcher's extensive knowledge on concussions helped me get my life back as well as my career of playing hockey. I cannot imagine where I would be today without the help of Dr. Kutcher. Every parent should own this book as a reference in case a concussion happens to your child. --Patrick Eaves, forward for the NHL Dallas Stars, and father of three
Author Information
Jeffrey S. Kutcher, MD, is an internationally recognized sports neurologist and pioneering physician researcher. He is a graduate of the Tulane University School of Medicine and the University of Michigan Neurology Residency program. He founded the American Academy of Neurology's Sports Neurology Section and was the neurologist for Team USA at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Joanne C. Gerstner is an award-winning multimedia sports journalist, who focuses on sports and medicine. Her work has appeared on ESPN.com and in The New York Times, USA Today, Detroit News, and other publications. She is a graduate of the Medill School at Northwestern University, a 2012 University of Michigan Knight-Wallace Fellow, and 2015 Jacobs Foundation Neuroscience Fellow.
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