Concussions And Our Kids: America's Leading Expert on How to Protect Young Athletes and Keep Sports Safe

This publication shows why Dr. Cantu is without question the preeminent expert in not only the US, but also the world. he sites examples from his own research and his own practice. He is not afraid to tackle the tough questions and give the unpopular answers. Ex. Taking the heading out of soccer (until a certain age or a level of physical growth and maturation. I have worked with coaches, at all levels, for almost 40 years, and they have made strides as to how they look at concussions. Parents need to be exposed to Dr . Cantu and his expertise. Many do not give this issue enough credence until it is their child. Often this is too, too late; when a life or the quality of life has need taken. This is a major tragedy. As Jesse Ventura stated in the preface of Chris Nowinski's book 'Head Games', just a little education can prevent so much heartache. Dr. Cantu's book, and more importantly, the ideas expressed in it, can help this vision of reducing and/ or eliminating concussion a reality.

My son was doing a presentation on concussions and bought this book for part of his research. I read it to find out more on the topic because he plays a lot of sports. The book has some good practical guidelines for kids who play sports, and it is probably a good idea to read it before your kids play tackle football, hockey, or soccer. Dr. Cantu breaks things down fairly simply for the regular person and gives his expert opinion on a lot of what happens with parents and youth sports. I recommend the book for youth sports coaches and parents. Its not an exciting read by any stretch of the imagination, but you will learn some things that you should know.

Very informative and the medical stuff is in plain English. I got this book for my legal writing paper for law school. I'm writing about Concussion Liability in Youth Soccer. This book added a lot of good research. I needed something that was in plain English after reading the medical journals on concussions. Robert Cantu is one of the top neurologists in the country and he is up there with the team of experts that are studying concussion injury in sports.

If you have a child or are a healthcare provider seeking to increase your awareness of concussion/post-concussive syndrome, Dr. Cantu has written a very accessible source of information.Most people reading this book will be doing so out of desperation to answer questions and to help someone they love find their way to recovery. It is also an inspirational resource for an athlete struggling to endure the symptoms of concussion or post-concussion syndrome, a situation that can spiral out of control if not attentively addressed.

Nice reading for my son that was a student physical therapist

Great book. Very informative. And useful. Helpful for anyone who needs knowledge about concussions and how to help those who have one

If you have kids playing sports-read this book! The reality is you really don't know anything about concussions-read this book and learn so you can protect your child so s/he can continue to play without jeopardizing their life.

This was a very eye opening book. I will use what I have learned with my students at school and to help inform parents.