Introduction to
Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment of Concussion
This online course will provide an introductory look at the evaluation and treatment of patients with concussion. The diagnosis of concussion is becoming more prevalent with both the increase in sports’ intensity as well as the increase in knowledge of concussion diagnosis. As a physical therapist it is likely that you will see more and more concussions, especially in the young athletic population. This course will help to identify concussion, understand the interdisciplinary approach to concussion and give a basic outline of what to evaluate, what to expect to see and how to begin treatment of those with concussion. Additionally, this course will give some key educational and prognostic points to enhance the clinician’s overall plan for course of treatment.
Learning Objectives:
At the
completion of this program the participant will be able to:
· Define at least 1 one of each: concussion sign, symptom, risk factor
Course
Outline:
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Introduction
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Concussion statistics
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Physiology
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View of multiple systems affected by
concussion
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Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
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Definition and Diagnoses
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Risk factor overview
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Risk factors specific to
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Vestibular Occular
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Anxiety/Mood
▪
Cognitive
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Treatment of PCS
(Total
15 minutes)
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Evaluation and Treatment
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History
o
Physical assessment
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What to expect to see
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Cervical spine
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Cervicogenic Head Ache
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Differential diagnosis
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Treatment
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Vestibular system
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Specific to saccades, VOR and VOR cancellation
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Treatment
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Cognition
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Brief discussion of tests
(Total
30 minutes)
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Aerobic Training
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Evaluation
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Study showing impaired aerobic training post
concussion
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Treatment
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Balance
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Balance tests for concussion population
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Treatment
(Total
15 minutes)
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Education
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Sleep education
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Routine normalization
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Timing of treatment
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Future of concussion detection
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Course overview
(Total
15 minutes)
Online Multiple-Choice Exam: 21-Questions
Course Schedule
Video 1 (PowerPoint Recording) Approx 60 minutes
Video 2-4: Vestibular assessment demonstration – 15 minutes
21-Question Quiz
Course CEU Eligible Total
Lecture, Video Demonstrations, Online Exam: 2
Elizabeth Winston PT, DPT, NCS
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