wounds and injuries

Muchnick's "Concussion Inc." blog exposed the decades-long cover-up of scientific research into sports concussions and the ongoing denial to radically reform football in North America. This compilation from Muchnick's no-holds-barred investigative website reveals the complete head injury storyas it developed, from the doctor who played fast and loose with the facts about the efficacy of the state-mandated concussion management system for high school football players, to highly touted solutions that are more self-serving cottage industry than of any genuine benefit.

Provides medical and home-remedy solutions to treat and prevent common running injuries, discussing shoe selection, orthotics, stretching and strength-training, nutrition for injury prevention, barefoot running, and related topics.

"Introduces readers to concussions, including causes, symptoms, treatments, and the personal experience"--.

In a story told from their separate viewpoints, popular Trevor, who suffered traumatic brain injury in a drunk driving accident, and his assigned tutor Everly, a pastor's beautiful daughter who is hiding a devastating family secret, not only begin to redefine themselves, they find common ground and even love.

Provides an in-depth look at the scientific principles behind collegiate and scholastic wrestling (not "professional wrestling"). A brief history of the sport is offered followed by chapters that cover the scientific concepts behind training and conditioning, the application of force and leverage in various wrestling moves.

Provides insights into the challenges faced by children suffering from visual impairments and blindness, and discusses the impact of the disability on family members and friends with facts about different types of vision problems as well as thei r diagnosis, treatment, and the adjustments that are required to live with them.

Provides information about traumatic brain injury, covering symptoms, causes, treatments, cures, and more, and discussing related controversies.

Investigates the danger professional football players face in head and brain injuries. Discusses the frequency with which NFL players sustain concussions and what can be done to heal or prevent them.