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presented by Anne Mucha, DPT, MS, NCS and Susan Whitney, DPT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA
Financial: Susan Whitney and Anne Mucha receive compensation from MedBridge for this course. Susan Whitney, is a consultant for two Department of Defense grants related to concussion with IAI, Inc. She also teaches a continuing education course with Michael Schubert, PT, PhD. Anne Mucha is a provider of continuing education for APTA and other entities.
Non-Financial: Susan Whitney is vice president of the International Neurological Physiotherapy Group of WCPT. Anne Mucha has no competing non-financial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Satisfactory completion requirements: All disciplines must complete learning assessments to be awarded credit, no minimum score required unless otherwise specified within the course.
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Anne Mucha, DPT, MS, NCS
Anne Mucha is the coordinator of vestibular rehabilitation for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sports Medicine Concussion Program and Centers for Rehab Services. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy with advanced certification in vestibular rehabilitation. With more than 20 years of experience treating individuals with neurologic conditions, she is also…
Read full bioSusan Whitney, DPT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA
Susan L. Whitney received her PhD in motor development/motor learning from the University of Pittsburgh, her professional physical therapy education from Temple University in Philadelphia, and her DPT from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Currently, she is a professor in physical therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and treats clinically for the…
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1. Assessment of Concussion Using a Clinical Profile Approach
Recent research has recognized that concussions are heterogeneous injuries, resulting in a multitude of symptoms and impairments requiring different treatment approaches. This chapter discusses a proposed model for classification following concussion that can aid in the evaluation, management, and research of concussion.
2. Assessment of Symptoms and Cognition Following Concussion
Symptom assessment and neurocognitive testing are considered some of the hallmark measures in concussion management. This chapter will familiarize therapists with the strengths and weaknesses of this testing.
3. Concussion Assessment Tools
Various assessment tools are used in the initial and ongoing evaluation of individuals following a concussion. This chapter reviews sideline and acute measures, symptom inventories, and computerized neurocognitive testing that may be used in concussion management.
4. Common Vestibular Findings in Concussion
Therapists are often consulted in concussion management due to the presence of vestibular dysfunction following the injury. This chapter will discuss the most common vestibular impairments and symptoms associated with a concussion. The influence of vestibular findings on recovery after concussion will be reviewed.
5. Common Ocular Findings in Concussion
Therapists are often consulted in concussion management due to the presence of visual dysfunction following the injury. This chapter will discuss the most common ocular impairments and symptoms associated with a concussion. The influence of oculomotor findings on recovery after concussion will be reviewed.
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