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| View Larger Image | Head Games: Football's Concussion Crisis from the NFL to Youth Leagues | Paperbackby Christopher Nowinski (Author), Jesse Ventura (Introduction)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Drummond Publishing Group | | Page Count: | 195 Pages | | Publication Date: | October 01, 2006 | | Sales Rank: | 161,218st |
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FEATURES | - ISBN13: 9781597630139
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Product Description
America's favorite sport has a serious problem. Many of the NFL's top players--including Troy Aikman, Steve Young, Merril Hoge, Ted Johnson, Al Toon, and Wayne Chrebet--have had their careers ended by head injuries. But few realize that most NFL players a |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 9 reviews)
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Meh... by Dr.Tom Cordwainer (United States)  1 Stars
August 27, 2009
Thanks, Chris. Thanks for letting us know that it's possible to get a concussion after receiving a blow to the head. Did you figure that one out all by yourself? Perhaps after wrestling?
Bland writing about something that should be all-too-obvious to anyone playing a full-contact sport. (And written by a has-been reality TV "star," no less.) What next? A book warning about the dangers of boxing? That would be exciting, right? Yes, Chris. Tell us all about the high probability of getting bruised and bloodied during a boxing match.
After reading this book, I was like, "Duh."
Funny how more than a few of the glowing reviews are written by people living in Chris's city. Completely bogus.
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Fantastic Book by D. Kaiser (Memphis TN)  5 Stars
September 19, 2008
Excellent well researched book that de-mystifies the I got my "bell rung" attitudes. Gives practical strategies to manage head injury risks. A must read for all parents and coaches in contact sports.
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Head Games - Football's Concussion Crisis by Richard Higgins (Virginia Beach, Va) 5 Stars
October 06, 2007
I had 11 concussions playing football in the 1960's. My last two happened when I was playing for the NY Jets Taxi Squad. They ended my career. "Head Games - Football's Concussion Crisis" has given information
and understanding that I had not known in 40 years. I think every parent should have knowledge about head injuries no matter what sport their children play. "Head Games - Football's Concussion Crisis" is a great way to start.
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Fantastic book! by M. Mikell (Virginia, USA) 5 Stars
August 01, 2007
This is a fantastic book and a must read for parents, athletic trainers, coaches, and anyone else interested in seeing a summary of the current research on concussions. Nowinski breaks down the complex science into layman's terms and uses LOTS of stories and personal accounts to really drive home the importance of his message without ever taking an alarmist tone. As an athletic trainer, I would highly recommend this book to anyone remotely involved in sports, especially collision sports like football and wrestling.
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Eye opening by Michael A. Alexander  3 Stars
February 19, 2007
This should be required reading for every clinician that sees patients who have had concussions.
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