Welcome to Headstrong: a place to share my 20-year-old life with post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Here you'll find my stories, life hacks, and answers to (most) of your burning questions.
recommended reading
Books
Head Games
by Chris Nowinski
League of Denial
by Mark Fainaru-Wada and Steve Fainaru
Concussions and Our Kids: America’s Leading Expert on How to Protect Young Athletes and Keep Sports Safe
by Robert Cantu, M.D. and Mark Hyman
Curing Concussion
by Mary Lee Esty and C.M. Shifflett
Kids, Sports, and Concussion: A Guide for Coaches and Parents
by William Paul Meehan
Research Papers
The New Neurometabolic Cascade of Concussion
Christopher C. Giza, MD and David A Hovda, Neurosurgery,
— October 2014 —
Documentaries & Movies
Head Games
2012, Chris Nowinski
Business of Amateurs
2017, Bob DeMars (Director)