Kids, Sports, and Concussion: A Guide for Coaches and Parents, 2nd Edition by...

Name: Kids, Sports, and Concussion: A Guide for Coaches and Parents, 2nd Edition by...
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Kids, Sports, and ConcussionA Guide for Coaches and Parents\nAuthor(s): Lyle Micheli, William Paul Meehan III\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, United States\nImprint: Praeger Publishers Inc\nISBN-13: 9781440858024, 978-1440858024\nSynopsis\nA comprehensive summary of sport-related concussion for parents, coaches, and athletes that considers the physics behind the injury, identifies what can be done to reduce the risk of its occurrence, and describes how to respond to a suspected concussion.\nConcussion injury among athletes continues to be a subject of great concern. Increasing attention and research is focusing on the most vulnerable of athleteschildren. What strategies can be taken to best protect young athletes in sports from grammar school football leagues to high school hockey and soccer teams from concussion? How do we treat youngsters who suffer head injuries in sports? What are the ethical considerations in allowing children to play such sports, given .