Judy Monroe Peterson

I Have a Concussion. Now What? Judy Monroe Peterson

In 2002, Dr. Bennet Omalu discovered Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in former athlete Mike Webster. Since then, doctors and medical organizations from around the world have been working hard to raise awareness about the seriousness and long-term effects of concussions. In this insightful volume, readers can learn the signs of a concussion, what to do if they or a friend have experienced one, and how to cope on the path to recovery. Special sidebar features, such as the ten great questions for a patient to ask his or her doctor, make this guide a great carry-along companion for anyone suffering from the effects of a concussion.