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Program Schedule and Registration

Program Schedule

4:30pm Registration
5:00pm Introductions and Lecture
6:00-6:15pm Questions
6:15-6:45pm Buffet Dinner
6:45-7:20pm Break-out Group Discussions
7:30-8:00pm Discussion Group Leaders and Guest Lecturer wrap-up- answering charges of each specific group

Continuing Education Units

2.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered in DE, NJ and PA for this event.

Learning Objectives

Participants will gain knowledge in or be able to perform:

  • Describe the pathophysiology of concussion/mTBI
  • Identify the latest research and guidelines related to concussion/mTBI
  • Differentiate factors that contribute to prognosis and outcome following concussion/mTBI
  • Differentiate the key components of medical, neuropsychological and physical therapy assessment in patients with concussion/mTBI
  • Recognize the importance of a team approach in the effective management of individuals with concussion/mTBI
  • Recognize the role of physical therapy in the multidisciplinary management of concussion/mTBI
  • Describe negative outcomes related to concussion/mTBI
  • Appreciate management principles for rehabilitation
  • Apply the principles of concussion/mTBI management/progression to a patient case study
Course Outline
  1. Introduction
    1. Definition
    2. Epidemiology
    3. Pathophysiology & Biomechanics
    4. Negative Outcomes
  2. Diagnosing Concussion/mTBI
    1. Acute
    2. Neurocognitive Assessment
    3. Balance/Vestibular Assessment
  3. Managing Concussion/mTBI
    1. Risk factors related to outcome
    2. Symptom Management/Medications
    3. Physical Therapy management
  4. Return to Activity
  5. Case-based treatment Discussions
  6. Group discussion of Cases
  7. Final Q & A

References

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  4. Meaney DF, Smith DH. Biomechanics of concussion. Clin Sports Med. Jan 2011;30(1):19-31, vii.
  5. Aubry M, Cantu R, Dvorak J, et al. Summary and agreement statement of the First International Conference on Concussion in Sport, Vienna 2001. Recommendations for the improvement of safety and health of athletes who may suffer concussive injuries. Br J Sports Med. Feb 2002;36(1):6-10.
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  16. Guskiewicz KM. Balance assessment in the management of sport-related concussion. Clin Sports Med. Jan 2011;30(1):89-102, ix.
Patricia Leahy Scholarship Committee
Dr. Therese Johnston and Dr. Gregory Thielman

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Department of Physical Therapy
Box 39, 600 South 43rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215.596.8849
Fax: 215.895.3121
Email: g.thielm@usciences.edu

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