Dr. Kelly Ryder was one of the few specialists to sit in on the NFL’s concussion committee. Americans sustain approximately 3.8 million concussions annually from sports and other recreational activities according to the CDC. And High School athletes whose brains are more vulnerable, are particularly at risk. Cumulative concussions are shown to increase the risk of permanent neurological disability by 39 percent. In this talk, Dr. Ryder will discuss the latest in recognition of concussion related signs and symptoms, cutting edge testing protocols and advanced treatment strategies. If you work with any type of athlete or an active population, you won’t want to miss this one.
Objectives:
1) Review Concussion History.
2) Discuss Laws of Physics when it applies to concussion.
3) List signs and symptoms.
4) Identify the difference between TBI and PTSD signs and symptoms.
5) Describe the proper testing for concussions. Balance, Vision, and Neurophysiological.
6) List treatment options.
7) Recall supplements and minerals that have shown to help with concussions.
8) Recognize how to properly manage and maintain the health of athletes that have sustained concussions.
Course Access:
On Demand – the course is available for 1 year.
Subscription – the course is available as long as you have the account.
You can start and stop the course at any time.
Target Audience: Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapy, Doctor of Chiropractic, Occupational Therapy
Continuing Education available for: Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapy, Doctor of Chiropractic, Occupational Therapy
Prerequisite: None
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Disclosure: No relevant information to disclose
Content disclosure: This course does not focus on any product or service.
History of Concussions: 2 min
Old and new guidelines for concussions 2 min
Concussion Facts, symptoms, reporting symptoms 2 min
Types of Concussions Cerebral and Vestibular and the Difference: 2 min
Cascade of Events during a Concussion: 2min
Occurrence of Concussion: 3min
Risk of Returning to Play: 2min
Concussion an Epidemic: 2 min
Cerebral Concussion and the facts: 2min
Concussion and the Team Approach: 2 min
Signs of a concussion and APS to use while on the field of PLAY: 2min
Return to play decision while on the sideline: 2min
Concussion management: 2min Post concussion checklist: 2min
Neurophysilogical testing; 2min
Concussion and the relationship to CTE; 2min
Why we need a rapid sideline test for concussion? 2min
Visual test: 2min Case Study: 2min
Short term risk of miss management of a concussion: 2min
Dr Robert Cantu findings; 2min Second Impact Syndrome/ Risk/: 2min
NFL new guidelines and the holes in the test: 2min
What is rotational acceleration injury looks like: 2min
Prevention of Concussions 2min
Concussion Treatment; 2min
CTE pics and the trends in research; 2min
Continuing Education regulations may change. Please verify information with your licensure board.
Athletic Trainers: WebExercises is an approved provider for the BOC, provider P10199. This course is approved in all states for Athletic Trainers. WebExercises is approved in Florida and Arizona and attendance will be filed with CE Broker.
Topic: Intermediate
Physical Therapy Approval for this course:
This course has been approved by the Arkansas Board of Physical Therapy. The course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education or is approved by virtue of approval by the Arkansas Physical Therapy board.
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Doctor of Chiropractic course approval:
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PACE approval: ID # 9632 –1 hour
WebExercises is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards. PACE (Providers of Approved Continuing Education) is a Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB) organization. Approved providers offer the highest standards of education and abide by guidelines and standards outlined by PACE to maintain approval status. Courses need to be listed with PACE and receive an approval number. PACE approved providers are accepted by the following Chiropractic State Boards: Alaska, Connecticut, DC, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming.
CCE accredited Chiropractic College:
WebExercises is sponsored by a CCE accredited Chiropractic College, Cleveland University-Kansas City. This course meets the appropriate standards for continuing education and qualifies for 1 CEUs (hour) in the following states:
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Occupational Therapy:
Course abides by regulatory guidelines of your board for continuing education. Please review your board guidelines before taking a course for CE credit to make sure the course is germane to your profession and fulfills requirements.
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