Webinar: Concussion Update: The Silent Epidemic

Presentation:

Concussion Update: The Silent Epidemic

Presented by the College/University Athletic Trainers’ Committee

CEUs Awarded:

1

Date:

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Time:

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Central (Noon Eastern, 9 a.m. Pacific)

Registration Fee:

NATA Members - $15, Non-members - $25

Abstract:

Concussion or Mild Traumatic Brain Injury is considered by some in field of neurology to be a “silent epidemic”.  Although much has been accomplished in the fields of research, diagnosis, education and public awareness there is still a long road ahead of us.  Athletic trainers are leading the way in the recognition, diagnosis and clinical management of concussion.  The focus of this webinar is to update athletic trainers on current research in areas of injury pathophysiology, diagnosis through neuropsychological evaluation and advanced imaging techniques as well as a review of the clinical management of athletes recovering from concussion. 

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

1. have an increased understanding of the cellular dysfunction underlying concussion and it’s neurologic sequelae.
2. have an increased understanding of current diagnostic approaches to concussion (neuropsychological evaluation, advanced imaging techniques)
3. review the signs, symptoms and clinical management of concussion.  This will include a review of the ‘Return to Play’ protocol.
4. learn about the potential for treatment of individuals recovering from concussion based on current literature.

Presenter:

Michael Gay, MS, ATC,

Assistant Athletic Trainer, Pennsylvania State University

Michael graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with a B.S. in Kinesiology and was employed as an Athletic Trainer at the University of Maine prior to entering graduate school. He earned his Master of Science Degree in Kinesiology from Penn State University and has been employed by Penn State University as an Assistant Athletic Trainer since 2001. He is currently working toward completing his Ph.D. in Kinesiology at Penn State and is involved in research focusing on Resting State Functional MRI (rs-fMRI) analysis and return to play criterion for athletes recovering from concussion. Michael’s particular areas of focus now and in the future will explore; Resting State fMRI, EEG analysis, ‘Return to Play’ recommendation and other clinical management and treatment options for concussion.

Athletic Training Domain:

Clinical Evaluation and Assessment

Treatment, Rehabilitation and Reconditioning

Course Level:

Advanced

Attendance Capacity:

75