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CONCUSSIONOLOGY®

Concussionology®: The Science, Philosophy and Art of Diagnosing and Treating Mild Traumatic Brain injury/Concussion.

 

Course Description: This 4 part live seminar series featuring instructor Evan Mladenoff, DC, DIBAK. Concussionology® is designed to introduce the practicing chiropractor to the diagnosis and management of mTBI/Concussion beginning with the expertise you currently have AND progressing to a state of the art practice and multi-disciplinary approach.

 

Concussionology Module 1:  12.5 hours

Educational Objectives:

  1. Describe an overview of diagnosis and treatment of mTBI/Concussion
  2. Apply the Return to learn protocol for return to school after a concussion
  3. Apply the 6 stages of the return to play requirements
  4. Outline the epidemiology of mTBI/Concussion
  5. Review the pathophysiology and consequences of mTBI/Concussion
  6. Recognize the signs and symptoms of mTBI/Concussion
  7. Analyze the metabolic effect of concussion
  8. Perform specific examination protocols for inflammation
  9. Cite the function of neurotransmitters and their role in mTBI/Concussion
  10. Perform examination procedures in private practice for evaluation of mTBI/Concussion
  11. Order appropriate laboratory examination studies for mTBI/Concussion
  12. Apply treatment parameters for mTBI/Concussion

 

Concussionology Module 2:  12.5 hours

Educational Objectives:

  1. Utilizing patient history as a guideline to decision making
  2. Evaluate patients with Concussion with manual muscle tests and functional neurological exam
  3. Perform manual muscle testing to muscles of the neck and upper torso in evaluating mTBI
  4. Identify advanced technological examinations available to assess Concussion
  5. Describe the effects of mTBI/Concussion on the autonomic nervous system
  6. Examine patients for stress/cortisol surge
  7. Identify the basics of Cranial Therapy in the Chiropractic Profession
  8. Explain the role of the cerebellum and vestibular system in mTBI/Concussion

 

Concussionology Module 3:  12.5 hours

Educational Objectives:

  1. Evaluate case history presentations
  2. Review new patient examination procedures for evaluating mTBI/Concussion
  3. Review treatment strategies for evaluating mTBI/Concussion
  4. Summarize the Craniosacral Mechanism related to cranial osteopathy, craniosacral dysfunction, and the neurological correlates
  5. Apply Craniosacral treatment protocols
  6. Distinguish the importance of the blood brain barrier related to mTBI/Concussion
  7. Discuss neurotransmitters and brain function
  8. Identify signs and symptoms of neurotransmitter imbalance
  9. Coordinate laboratory evaluation of neurotransmitter imbalance
  10. Discuss treatment strategies of neurotransmitter imbalance
  11. Discuss brain waves and their functions with specific understanding of the effect of mTBI/Concussion on brain waves
  12. Order/Refer for QEEG and brain wave examination
  13. Discuss the basics of neurofeedback, operating conditioning and retraining brainwaves

 

Concussionology Module 4:  12.5 hours

Educational Objectives:

  1. Evaluate case history presentations
  2. Use patient history as a guideline to decision making in the evaluation of mTBI/Concussion
  3. Identify sleep disturbances common with mTBI/Concussion
  4. Apply treatment strategies for sleep disturbances common with mTBI/Concussion
  5. Outline the neurological sequelae of mTBI/Concussion
  6. Utilize properly designed intake forms in the assessment of mTBI/Concussion
  7. Use specific protocol to address athletic return to play
  8. Use specific protocol with states of mental/intellectual efforts for return to school/intellectual engagement
  9. Evaluate the emotional status of a patient with mTBI/Concussion
  10. Apply or refer for treatment procedures for mTBI/Concussion
  11. Differentiate additional brain examination and treatment strategies disturbed by mTBI/Concussion

 

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