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  Concussion Facts & Statistics

  • 10% of all Contact Sport athletes sustain concussions yearly.
  • 63% of all concussions occur in football.
  • Estimated that up to 20% of football players will sustain a concussion per season.
  • An athlete who sustains concussion is 4-6 times more likely to sustain a second concussion.
  • Effects of concussion are cumulative in athletes who return to play prior to complete recovery.
The best way to prevent problems with concussion is to manage concussion is to manage them effectively when they occur.
  One Day Agenda
  • INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW
  • CONCUSSIONS & ATHLETES
  • SIDELINE EVALUATION
  • FOR MEDICAL DOCTORS, NEUROPSYCHOLOGISTS, & ATHLETIC TRAINERS
    • ADMINISTERING THE TEST
    • WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CLINICAL REPORT
    • WORKING WITH YOUR TEAM DOCTORS AND/OR LOCAL CLINICIANS ON MAKING RETURN TO PLAY DECISIONS
    • INTERPRETING THE CLINICAL REPORTS
    • RETURN TO PLAY GUIDELINES
  • CLINICAL CASE PRESENTATIONS
  • QUESTION AND ANSWER FORUM ON THE IMPACT TEST, MARKETING, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
  • ADJOURNMENT
Intent and Overview
This workshop will focus on implementing the ImPACT Concussion Management System into your Clinic and/or Sports Organization Setting. Didactic lectures, hands-on workshops, and active dialog between faculty and participants will be encouraged.

Who Should Attend
Designed for physicians, neurologists, neuropsychologists, athletic trainers, & athletic directors.

Objectives
Participants will have the opportunity to gain and expand their knowledge regarding comprehensive management of sports-related concussion and the ImPACT Concusssion Managament Software. Following completion of this workshop, participants should be able to:
  • Discuss biomechanical, neurometabolic and neurobehavioral aspects of concussion
  • Explain appropriate on-field concussion diagnostic and return-to-play protocols
  • Explain the role of ImPACT in making return-to-play decisions
  • Discuss current treatment options for sports-related concussion & post-concusssion syndrome
  • Implement a concussion management program at your clinical setting or sports organization
Workshop Location & Accomodations
Pittsburgh, PA at UPMC's Sports Medicine Center

If you're interested in attending.don't delay.Space is limited to 25 attendees.
Cancellation Policy: Refunds granted if registration is cancelled 2 weeks prior to workshop.

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