Harry Kerasidis M D

Concussion-ology: Redefining Sports Concussion Management for All Levels Harry Kerasidis M D

Publisher Marketing: 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 they're 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 trainer...and implement a first class concussion management program." - Stephanie Guzzo, Assistant Athletic Trainer, St. Mary's College of Maryland"