Americas leading expert on how to protect young athletes and keep sports safe, which launched today and. Robert cantu is a clinical professor in the department of neurology and neurosurgery, clinical diagnostics and therapeutics leader ad and cte center, at the boston university school of medicine, and medical director and director of clinical research, dr. It focuses on american football and hockey, but also covers boxing, soccer, lacrosse, and professional wrestling. Cantu, one of the worlds leading experts on concussion, the center is customdesigned for optimal care of patients who have a brain injury and features the latest therapies for the. In 2012, the book was adapted for the documentary film of the same name, head games, directed by steve james, and the book was updated to coincide with the films release. Currently, robert c cantu concussion center specializes in neurologist and neurosurgeon with 2 physicians. While concussions share certain characteristics, every concussion is unique to that particular individual, says dr. Title medical director and director of clinical research at the cantu concussion center at emerson hospital in concord, massachusetts. At the center of this crisisand one of the key reasons for this increased awarenessis dr. Cantu concussion center, chief of neurosurgery service, associate chairman department of surgery, and director of sports medicine at emerson hospital in concord, massachusetts.
Concussions and our kids by dr robert cantu, 9780547773940, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Cantu and sports journalist mark hyman have crafted a book that is part manifesto, part manual, explaining to parents and coaches what head trauma is, why. Medical director and director of clinical research at the cantu concussion center at emerson hospital in concord, massachusetts phone. Americas leading expert on how to protect young athletes and keep sports safe cantu, dr. Senior advisor to the nfl head, neck and spine committee. The impact of concussions in youth and college sports. Cantus professional responsibilities include those of clinical professor of neurology and neurosurgery at the boston university school of medicine, boston, ma. Robert cantu september 17, 2012 september 17, 2012 dustin fink due out tomorrow, tuesday, september 18th, is dr. Concussions and our kids by dr robert cantu, 9780544102231, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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Illness fever rash high blood pressure physical trauma injury. It is a film followup to christopher nowinskis book, head games. Americas leading expert on how to protect young athletes and keep sports safe ebook written by robert cantu, mark hyman. Strong concussion knowledge may be associated with greater recognition of concussion symptoms, higher rates of concussion reporting behaviors, and reduced body checkingrelated penalties and injuries, thereby lowering risk of mtbi. Cantu is a founder and codirector of the center for the study of traumatic encephalopathy cste at boston university, and hes also a coauthor with journalist mark hyman of the recentlyreleased book concussions and our. Robert cantu talks about how commissioner goodell and the nfl and taking aggressive action to make football safer by changing some of the rules like limiting full contact practices to only once per week and not in the off season. Sep 07, 2009 as countless students head back to school, the wellbeing of their brains is on the mind of dr. Robert cantu, md is chief of neurosurgery service, chairman department of surgery. Cantu s professional responsibilities include those of clinical professor department of neurosurgery at the boston university school of medicine, boston, ma. Robert cantu, the countrys leading expert on athletic brain trauma and a pioneer in the study of the link between concussions and progressive brain disease in athletes. Beginning with an analysis of what constitutes a concussiona shaking of the brain inside the skull that changes the alertness of the injured personthe. Cantu entered private neurosurgery practice at the suburban emerson hospital in concord, massachusetts, where he currently serves as medical director and director of clinical research at the cantu concussion center. Robert cantu, md, and mark hyman have written an important book for parents, coaches, and childathletes. Robert cantus professional responsibilities include those of clinical professor department of neurosurgery and codirector center for the study of traumatic encephalopathy, boston university school of medicine, boston, ma.
Americas leading expert on how to protect young athletes and keep sports safe by robert cantu, mark hyman due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Described as the single most important issue in sports today, concussions are widespread and devastating. The cantu concussion center provides traditional as well as integrative, individualized treatment for those suffering from concussive brain injury. Knowing the signs of a concussion or head trauma and seeking early treatment can result in faster healing times. Adjunct professor exercise and sport science and medical director national. Thats the number one reason kids give for playing through concussion symptoms. Concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury mtbi, is typically defined as a head injury that temporarily affects brain functioning. 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. Jan 01, 2012 robert cantu, md, and mark hyman have written an important book for parents, coaches, and childathletes. Cantu is the expert when it comes to concussions, heck his cv is so expansive it would take up like 7 pages on here. After writing head games, chris knew that he still wanted to do more to help educate athletes and doctors on the causes and effects of cte. Currently, robert c cantu concussion center specializes in neurologist and neurosurgeon with 2. Robert cantu and christopher nowinski shared their findings on the impact of concussions in youth and college sports with the williams college community. Concussions and our kids meet your next favorite book.
Cantu concussion center is a consultation oupatient facility located within the emerson health center in concord, massachusetts. But first read the classic book from the acclaimed concussion doctor. This book comes along at a crucial time in our national conversation on. He has authored over 400 scientific publications, including 32 books continued. This book comes along at a crucial time in our national conversation on the dangers of head injuries throughout american sports. Our experts at the cantu concussion center can help. In his new book concussions and our kids with mark hyman, youll see how competition is important, but its also potentially deadly.
Cantu and sports journalist mark hyman have crafted a book that is part manifesto, part manual, explaining to parents and coaches what. Any of these symptoms may begin immediately, or appear days. Concussions and our kids is the first prescriptive book of its kind to address the issue of head trauma in sports and provide preventive solutions to protect athletes and. Cantu dr, cantu is the medical director and director of clinical research for the dr.
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As countless students head back to school, the wellbeing of their brains is on the mind of dr. Founding member and chairman medical advisory board concussion legacy foundation, boston, ma. Section cochair mackeywhite national football league players association traumatic brain injury. About 90 percent of the patients i see with soccer head trauma and concussion are related to heading accidents.
Cantu also serves on the mackey white tbi advisory committee to the nflpa, and on the international rugby boards independent advisory group on concussion. He also serves as special advisor to the national football league. The search for truth on concussions and cte, and how. Robert cantu discusses concussions the boston globe. Robert cantu, the countrys leading expert on athletic brain trauma and a pioneer in. But first read the classic book from the acclaimed concussion doctor whos changing how america thinks about safety in youth sports. With the assistance of sports journalist hyman until it hurts. Sep 18, 2012 at the center of this crisisand one of the key reasons for this increased awarenessis dr. The ones he is most concerned about are those where the symptoms last a long time, which indicate that it is taking a long time for the brain to heal. Cantu brings extensive neurosurgical experience to this easytoread book of frightful observations about concussions in childathletes. The book defines what a concussion is, examines the causes and symptoms of concussions among youth athletes, explains why. Concussions have become the most important sports story of the decade, and there is no better person to read on the subject than dr.
Internationallyacclaimed neurosurgeon and medical director of the cantu concussion center of emerson hospital in concord, ma, dr. Americas leading expert on how to protect young athletes and keep sports safe houghton mifflin harcourt. Robert c cantu concussion center, a medical group practice located in concord, ma. Robert c cantu concussion center is a group practice with 1 location. After five yeas of academic neurosurgery with harvard hospitals, dr.