Join us for an enlightening conversation with Rebecca Bliss, an expert in concussion management across the lifespan. J.J. Mowder-Tinney engages Becky in a deep dive into recent research and practical tips, including the importance of incorporating functional assessment of symptomatology, principles of neuroplasticity, and early active rehabilitation into patient care. Discover key insights and techniques to enhance your concussion management practices, whether working with tactical athletes or older adults.

Timestamps

• (00:00:00 ) Welcome


• (00:01:03 ) Introduction to guest


• (00:06:29 ) Importance of discussing approaches to concussion management


• (00:10:14 ) History and use of the Concussion Clinical Profile Screening Tool (CCPST)


• (00:20:58 ) Consensus statements and guidelines for concussion management


• (00:33:00 ) Applying principles of neuroplasticity in rehabilitation


• (00:43:00 ) Actionable takeaways


• (00:47:08 ) Case scenario


• (00:56:50 ) Final thoughts

Learning Objectives

• Interpret the evidence related to active rehabilitation strategies to optimize outcomes for patients with concussive injury


• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address clinical trajectories following concussion injury


• Solve patient case scenarios involving protracted symptoms following concussion

Resources Mentioned in Episode

• Concussion Clinical Profiles Screening (CP Screen) Tool


• Experienced Clinical Decision-Making in Physical Therapist Management of Concussion: A Qualitative Study


• University of Missouri: Concussion Care ECHO

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