- Recognize common challenges to managing an individual post-concussion
- Identify key components of a clinical concussion exam
- Describe a treatment geared to address physiologic recovery post-concussion
- Identify patients who would benefit from a specialized physical therapy examination
- Describe the difference in utilizing an active recovery approach compared to the historically utilized rest management
Recorded for the 2019 Spring Convention
53 minutes of synced audio and PowerPoint
Course Description:The pendulum in the management of concussed individuals has shifted. While strict rest was once the gold standard, current research and the Berlin International Concussion Consensus Statement guidelines support a more active approach to recovery beginning as early as 24-48 hours post injury. This session will review this paradigm, including several components of a physical therapy examination and treatment techniques geared to address physiologic, visual, and vestibular deficits commonly seen post-concussion. This approach can be utilized to eliminate persistent concussion symptoms and restore independence sooner.
Speaker: Melissa Bloom, PT, DPT, NCS
Melissa Bloom PT, DPT, NCS is board certified in neurology physical therapy and currently leads Select Medical/NovaCare’s National Outpatient Concussion and Vestibular Rehabilitation initiatives. She has been working with patients with vestibular disorders and non-resolving concussion symptoms for nearly 15 years. Melissa lectures on these topics nationally, including assisting with the development of a course for the American Physical Therapy Association. Melissa very recently moved with her family from Atlanta to Baltimore where she is exploring the new scenery and enjoying being closer to water.
Disclosures:
None
1 CME
Designation Statement
The Urgent Care Association designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation Statement
The Urgent Care Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Submitting for Credit:
If you would like to submit for credit above, you must complete the 3 question knowledge test and answer 2 out of 3 correctly. Your certificate will be available in your library under Credits and below the title of the session.
Please email education@ucaoa.org with questions.
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