viii Contents 11. Prevention: Ways to Prevent an Athlete from Sustaining a Concussion 129 12. The Cumulative Effects of Concussion: How Many Is Too Many ? 137 13. Preventing Long-Term Problems: Considering Whether the Cumulative Effects of Concussion Can Be Prevented 147 14. The Female Athlete: Are Girls and Boys Different When It Comes to Concussion? 153 15. Setting Up a Concussion Program 157 16. The Future: What Medical Research May Lead to in the Future 165 17. In Their Own Words: Athletes from the Sports Concussion Clinic of Boston Children’s Hospital 177 18. Definitions and Team Members: Understanding Who Will Help Care for the Athlete with a Sport-Related Concussion 187 Appendix 197 Series Afterword, Julie K. Silver, MD 211 Index 213
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