Concussion-Ology
Redefining Sports Concussion Management for All Levels| By: | Harry Kerasidis M.D |
| Publisher: | Author Solutions |
| Print ISBN: | 9781504925150 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781504925167 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Copyright: | 2015 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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A new field of medicine is emerging, Concussionology, and it has massive consequences on the health and welfare of athletes livelihood. This guidebook provides basic training for athletes, parents and coaches as well as more in-depth training of concussions for athletic trainers, and other medical professionals.
In Concussionology, Dr. Harry Kerasidis:
Outlines his own clinical-caliber concussion protocol
Reveals who is more vulnerable to concussions
Gives requirements for concussion baseline tests
Provides neurological basics about the brain, injury and behavior
Offers practical steps to handling concussions, and more
What theyre saying
a full, all inclusive approach to the management of sports related concussions.
Dr. Alan Ashare, USA Hockey, Board of Director
Dr. Kerasidis is forward-thinking intellectually brilliant. This book is a reflection of that genius: straightforward, smart and leading-edge.
Erin Sharoni, National TV Sports Personality
Dr. Kerasidis explains the brain in user-friendly terms, including how it functions normally and how it responds in concussion. This book is a clear call to action for players, parents, coaches, and loved ones.
Theodore Henderson, MD, PhD Child, Adolescent, and General Psychiatry
Dr. Kerasidis expertise in concussions and concussion management has taught me what I need to know and helped me become a better athletic trainerand implement a first class concussion management program.
Stephanie Guzzo, Assistant Athletic Trainer, St. Marys College of Maryland