Wipe Out. The Silent Epidemic of Brain Injury
Description
From the cold-blooded standpoint of statistics, one might expect the leading health threat for men under 35 to be alcohol, drug abuse, or gang violence. Instead, it is head trauma - often brought about by addictive physical risk-taking. This program tells the story of three young men living with permanent brain damage from injuries suffered in extreme sports. Chris Dufficy, a professional snowboarder, struggles with ongoing memory problems. Jon Gocer planned to follow in Chris's tracks until a skateboard wipe-out erased much of his memory. And Chris Tutin's dreams are a shadow of what they used to be - his cerebellum was crushed in a dirt-bike accident. Together, these case studies offer valuable insight into what many doctors call an invisible epidemic.
Runtime
50 min
Subjects
- Psychobiology (216)
- Brain (487)
- Physically handicapped (20)
- Palliative treatment (78)
- Nervous system (179)
- People with disabilities (126)
- Pain (164)
- Neuropsychology (158)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2010], c2008
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