CE184: Update in Concussion: Exertional Testing & Treatment

The guidelines for concussion rehabilitation have changed dramatically in the past five years. The contemporary evidence supports the recommendation for early physical activity following a concussion. This course will use current evidence to guide therapists to implement early and safe physical activity for individuals who have had a concussion. The presentation will guide clinicians through the process of understanding the pathophysiology of autonomic dysregulation, its clinical presentation, safe exercise testing and exercise prescription to facilitate a fast and full recovery. Several presented case reviews will allow clinicians to participate in the clinical decision-making process.

Date & Time

Asynchronous

Location

Virtual

CEH

2

Cost

Student: $20
PT/PTA: $75

Learning Objectives

Following the presentation, the learner will be able to:

  • Recognize the symptoms of autonomic dysregulation following a concussion.
  • Describe the benefits of aerobic exercise following a concussion. 
    Administer an exercise tolerance test for an individual s/p concussion.
  • Identify indications to terminate an exercise tolerance test for an individual s/p concussion.
  • Interpret the results of an exercise tolerance test as normal or abnormal.
  • Develop an individualized FIIT exercise prescription based on results from an exercise tolerance test.
  • Progress an exercise prescription for an athlete s/p concussion to facilitate safe return to play.

Instructors

Jodi Rozanski, PT, DPT, NCS, OCS

Jodi Rozanski, PT, DPT, NCS, OCS, is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT, where she teaches physical therapy intervention for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Jodi is a dual-board certified clinical specialist in neurologic and orthopaedic physical therapy as granted by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Her clinical experience is in the outpatient setting treating patients with orthopedic, neurologic, vestibular, concussion and medically complex conditions. Jodi is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor and she continues to be active in physical therapy clinical practice.

Kate MacLeod, PT, DPT

Kate MacLeod, PT, DPT is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a BS in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science and later went on to pursue her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Springfield College. During her clinical education rotations, she became involved in the treatment for concussion and vestibular disorders, which led to her interest in treating the condition. Kate is a part of the Stamford Hospital’s Concussion Center multidisciplinary team and is passionate about providing the highest quality care to her patients in the outpatient rehabilitation department HSS Rehabilitation brought to you by Stamford Health. Kate not only treats concussion, but various other orthopedic and neurological conditions. She also spent two years as a research assistant in the cardiovascular research laboratory at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in an adaptive rowing program.

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