Post Concussion Syndrome: Analysis to Treatment

Description

Concussion is one of the most studied yet least understood topics today. This seminar will give the clinician understanding of the mechanism of a concussion and post concussive syndrome and the most up to date and effective treatment management. This course will show the mechanism and neurology behind a concussion, how to diagnose a concussion and physical and neurological treatments available. Discussion will include:

• What is a traumatic brain injury, concussion, and post concussive syndrome.
• How to diagnose a concussion.
• Anatomical and mechanical, Neurometabolic, and Physical mechanisms of a concussion.
• Blood-brain barrier alterations from a concussion
• Second Impact Syndrome and its impact on increased symptom severity and delayed recovery time.
• Treatment options for concussion including cognitive exercise, physical exercise, and nutritional management.

Chances are you will have a patient with a concussion now you have an effective treatment strategy for them!