Concussions and our kids: America's leading expert on how to protect young athletes and keep sports safe

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From Washington to Quebec, from offices at the NFL to the New York Times, from the NHL players' union to the soccer fields of Anytown, U.S.A., people are talking about concussions. At the center of this crisis--and one of the key reasons for this increased awareness--is Dr. Robert Cantu, the country's leading expert on athletic brain trauma and a pioneer in the study of the link between concussions and progressive brain disease in athletes. "Concussions and Our Kids" is the first prescriptive book of its kind to address the issue of head trauma in sports and to offer guidelines for playing sports safely. Described as "the single most important issue in sports today," concussions are widespread and devastating. Dr. Cantu has treated thousands of patients, from pro athletes to peewee players, and his groundbreaking research is changing how sports are played. Parents, coaches, and players can learn from this combination manifesto/manual, helping to reduce concussions now and prevent more brain trauma down the road.;What is a concussion? -- Collision sports -- Non-Collision sports -- Post-Concussion syndrome and second impact syndrome -- Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) -- Myths -- Moms and Dads -- After Concussions -- Reforms What is a concussion? -- Collision sports -- Non-Collision sports -- Post-Concussion syndrome and second impact syndrome -- Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) -- Myths -- Moms and Dads -- After Concussions -- Reforms