Managing concussions (mTBIs) is progressively becoming more important for PTs and PTAs as the awareness of the injury and our role in treating those with mTBIs grows. Our field has a large role in patient education, assessment and treatment to manage their symptoms, while we progress patient's care in an individualized manner to help your patient return to their prior level of function safely and without symptoms. This course will discuss a team approach to treatment with other disciplines; discussion and demonstration of assessments as provided by PTs of a patient's ocularmotor, vestibular, and balance systems as well as discussion of assessments for younger populations. The presentation will discuss treatments to help your patients return to their baseline as performed by PTs and PTAs.
Learning Objectives:
Describe and have an initial understanding of how to complete a physical therapy concussion evaluation and how to modify assessment/s based on age
Recognize physical therapy treatment options available to address ocularmotor and vestibular dysfunction consistent with concussions.
Discuss the progression through the exertion protocol following a concussion to safely return to activity.