A multi-disciplinary team of professionals in the fields of orthopedic and sport physical therapy, vestibular rehab, neuro-optometry, and neuropsychology have come together to create this comprehensive course in concussion management. Patients present with an array of symptoms that must be approached from various lenses. The clinical profile may include involvement of the cervical spine, vestibular system, oculomotor system, autonomic nervous system, sleep dysfunction, migraine and post-traumatic headaches, anxiety, and cognitive fatigue. By gaining a more global understanding of managing patients will concussion, the clinician will become more efficient in clinical examination and involving a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to offer a more comprehensive treatment plan for the patient’s recovery. Approved for 1.0 CEU’s (10 Contact Hours) for PT and OT.
Course topics:
- Concussion profile: recognizing and assessing the individual clinical domains and overlap of domains in clinical care
- Principles of assessment and differential diagnosis
- Cervical spine dysfunction as it contributes to oculomotor dysfunction, vestibular dysfunction, and headaches
- Vestibular rehab approach to concussion management
- Oculomotor assessment and treatment techniques from the perspective of neuro-optometry
- Autonomic dysregulation
- Neuropsychological considerations
- Clinical pearls from specialists in orthopedic and sport physical therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, neuro-optometry and neuropsychology
Course instructors:
Zac Mestelle PT, DPT, OCS
Colleen Sleik PT, DPT, NCS
Jack Cervantes PT, DPT, OCS
Jacqueline Theis OD, FAAO, FNAP
Jesse Peterson PsyD
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Course details: https://www.vestibularpt.com/courses/concussion