Instructor Bio:
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 actively involved in clinical research related to the evaluation and management of patients following concussion.
Dr. Mucha was recently appointed a member of the CDC panel of experts to develop clinical guidelines for diagnosis and management of mild traumatic brain injury among children and adolescents. She received her bachelor's and advanced master's degrees in physical therapy from the University of Pittsburgh and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Temple University. Dr. Mucha is a frequent national lecturer on topics related to concussion and serves as an adjunct faculty member in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh.
Video Runtime: 78 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 36 Minutes
As many as 3.8 million concussions occur each year in the US due to sports and recreational activity. If one considers concussions from falls and motor vehicle accidents,… Read More
Video Runtime: 82 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 39 Minutes
Concussions are not all the same. Physical and occupational therapists are frequently involved in evaluating and managing the various symptoms and impairments experienced… Read More
Video Runtime: 84 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 36 Minutes
After a concussion, oculomotor system dysfunction is common and may cause headaches, blurred vision, and functional difficulty with activities such as reading and… Read More
Video Runtime: 96 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 36 Minutes
One of the roles of physical and occupational therapists in concussion management is to return individuals back to their preconcussion activities. For asymptomatic… Read More
Video Runtime: 66 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 24 Minutes
Headache is the most common complaint after concussion, affecting up to 85% of individuals. Post-traumatic headaches have various etiologies and may be due to medication… Read More
Video Runtime: 82 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 30 Minutes
Knowledge of medical and alternative interventions can enhance outcomes of individuals following concussion. Learners will be exposed to the latest evidence related… Read More
Video Runtime: 68 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 36 Minutes
There is scant up-to-date information available for clinicians on how to treat individuals with concussion. This work is a significant expansion of what we have… Read More
Video Runtime: 58 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 27 Minutes
Mood and migraine are among the most common profiles experienced following a concussion and are frequently encountered by therapists. Additionally, sleep, as a… Read More
Video Runtime: 63 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 27 Minutes
While there is much published information surrounding athletes and concussion, relatively little is known about how to treat other populations who sustain mild head… Read More
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Management of individuals with chronic disability following mild TBI is particularly challenging. Currently, there is minimal guidance available to physical and… Read More
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