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Sports Concussion—Update on Diagnosis, Management, and Long-Term Health Concerns
- Faculty:
- Allen Sills, MD, FAANS, F.A.C.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 42 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Jul 26, 2012
- Product Code:
- WDS020002
- Brochure Code:
- WDRSSPOCO (B)
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
- Access:
- Never expires.
Description
This presentation reviews the latest data and trends on the initial evaluation and management of concussions from a variety of sports.
Data on protective equipment and rule changes are presented as well as return to play strategies, guidelines, and sports-specific adaptations. In addition, current thoughts on long-term brain damage from sports concussion are addressed, including the impact of multiple concussions, guidelines to prevent second impact syndrome, and prevention of chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Course Content
• INTRO
• EPIDEMIOLOGY
• DEFINITIONS
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• COMPUTERIZED NEUROCOGNITIVE TESTING – WHEN AND WHY?
• MEDICAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
• ACTIVITY RESTRICTION AND MODIFICATION
• SYMPTOM DURATION DATA
• GRADUATED RETURN TO PLAY
• SPORT SPECIFIC ADAPTATIONS
• CREATING A CLIMATE OF HONESTY
• PREVENTION STRATEGIES
• MULTIPLE CONCUSSIONS – HOW MANY IS TOO MANY?
• SECOND IMPACT SYNDROME
• CHRONIC TRAUMATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY
• RULE CHANGES AND OVERSIGHT
• SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
Credits
Handouts
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handouts (3 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Presentation (4.7 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty
Allen Sills, MD, FAANS, F.A.C. Related seminars and products
Allen Sills, Jr., MD, FAANS, F.A.C.S., is an Academic Neurosurgeon, specializing in neuro-oncology and sports neurosurgery. Dr. Sills received his undergraduate degree at Mississippi State University in Biological Engineering. He obtained his medical degree, trained in neurosurgery, and did a fellowship in neuro-oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He currently practices at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and is Director of the Neurosurgery Community Practice. He is a founder of the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center and serves as neurosurgical consultant to a number of college and professional sports teams. Dr. Sills currently focuses on translational clinical trials of new therapies for brain tumor management and new therapies for sports concussion.
Additional Info
Program Information
Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive) Access never expires for this product.Target Audience
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistants
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