Concussions-Know How to Manage without Setbacks

Understanding Concussion

Concussions are a significant public health concern, affecting athletes, accident victims, and individuals of all ages. While often perceived as a temporary inconvenience, the reality is that concussions can have long-lasting and debilitating effects if not properly managed. For therapists and other healthcare professionals, staying up-to-date with the latest medical evaluations and interventions is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.

Board Certified Sport Medicine Physician

A board-certified sports medicine physician brings a unique and invaluable perspective to the management of concussions. Their training provides a deep understanding of the intricate anatomy and biomechanics of the head and neck, as well as the potential for more serious underlying injuries that can sometimes mimic concussion symptoms.

Why Do I need This Perpective on Concussions?

Medical Evaluation and Interventions for Concussions is presented by a board-certified sports medicine physician who will share a surgeon’s perspective on the critical aspects of concussion care. You will be guided through the process of:

• Assessing Concussions: Learn the essential evaluation techniques to diagnose and grade concussions accurately.
• Managing Concussions: Understand the latest evidence-based strategies for acute and sub-acute concussion management.
• Treating Concussions: Explore various medical interventions that can aid in recovery and symptom resolution.
• Safe Return to Activity and Play: Gain expert guidance on developing individualized return-to-sport and return-to-activity protocols.

This introductory module serves as an excellent precursor to the Healthclick series of concussion courses, each of which delves deeper into specific rehabilitation strategies and demonstrates comprehensive evaluation and treatment approaches for optimizing functional recovery after a concussion. Other courses in series:

Sports Concussion – an Evidence-Based Course

Restoring Synergy

Invisible Trauma – Recovery from Complex Concussions

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References

Miller, J. J., Combs, J., Jensen, K., Dorman, J., Gurumoorthy, A., & Hansen, K. (2024). Sports Medicine Physician Confidence in Concussion Assessments for Postconcussion Return-to-Play Decisions. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 35(3), 269–277. https://doi.org/10.1097/JSM.0000000000001321

Echemendia RJ, Burma JS, Bruce JM, et al, Acute evaluation of sport-related concussion and implications for the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT6) for adults, adolescents and children: a systematic review, British Journal of Sports Medicine 2023;57:722-735.

“Support exists for using the SCAT within the acute phase of injury. Maximal utility occurs within the first 72 hours and then diminishes up to 7 days after injury. The SCAT has limited utility as a return to play tool beyond 7 days. Empirical data are limited in pre-adolescents, women, sport type, geographical and culturally diverse populations and para athletes.“

Harmon KG, Whelan BM, Aukerman DF, et al. Diagnosis of Sports-Related Concussion Using Symptom Report or Standardized Assessment of Concussion. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(6):e2416223. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.16223

“Can symptom report and cognitive testing using the 10-word list of the Standardized Assessment of Concussion (SAC) be used to accurately diagnose concussion?“