The Role of the Physiotherapist in Concussion
Access: 12 months. Become confident in the physiotherapy assessment and management of concussion including the cervical spine, autonomic system, oculomotor and vestibular systems.
It's in your head....or is it?
The Role of the Physiotherapist in Concussion
With Dusty Quinn and Bronagh Quinn
Become confident in the physiotherapy assessment and management of concussion including the cervical spine, autonomic system, oculomotor and vestibular systems.
Not suitable for undergraduates.
These 4 online learning modules provide the background knowledge in neuroanatomy, pathophysiology, oculomotor and vestibular system function. (Approx 7 learning hours)
Module 1 | Pathology and Clinical Presentation
This first module covers:
- Diagnostic criteria for concussion
- Epidemiology
- Neurometabolic effects involved in concussion
- Role of the autonomic nervous system on symptom severity and recovery.
Module 2 | Assessment of the Cervical Spine, Brain/Sensory Modulation, Vision and Vestibular Systems.
This module is divided up into:
- Cervical spine assessment
- Neurosensory assessment.
Learn how to assess each area and interpret your findings using clinical case studies and current evidence.
Module 3 | Concussion Treatment and Management
This module covers rehabilitation for:
- Sensory sensitivity
- Autonomic nervous system dysfunction
- Vision, vestibular and information processing issues.
Learn how to prioritise your rehabilitation strategies including education of the client with self-management strategies to assist with recovery.
Module 4 | What's New in Concussion Rehab 2023?
This module covers:
- Updates on concussion physiology
- What more do we understand of the role of dysautonomia?
- What is new in the chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) debate?
- What are the changes being made in the sports world to protect athletes?
What’s New In Concussion Rehab in 2023? Webinar included.
Not suitable for undergraduates.
Be up to date on current practice in concussion management. Understand the recent research into understanding and managing concussion. Learn what changes have occurred in sporting codes globally.
In This Course You Will Learn....
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Epidemiology and diagnostic criteria for concussion.
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Neurometabolic effects of concussion and the role of the autonomic nervous system in modulating symptoms.
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Cervical spine assessment, interpretation, clinical reasoning and treatment.
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Neurosensory assessment, interpretation and rehabilitation of sensory sensitivity and autonomic nervous system dysfunction, alongside vision, vestibular and information processing impairments.
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How to prioritise rehabilitation including education of the client with self-management strategies to assist with recovery.
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Understand the recent research into understanding and managing concussion, including assessment and management of specific yellow flags
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Learn what changes have occurred in sporting codes globally.
Bundle includes
Here are all the courses that are included in your bundle.
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All Courses
Pathology and clinical presentation of concussion
CourseIn this module we review the neuroanatomy and physiology that links the cervical spine, vestibular system and oculomotor system to concussion.
$30
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All Courses
Assessment of the Cervical Spine, Brain/Sensory Modulation, Vision and Vestibular Systems
CourseThis online module covers the clinical assessment of concussion, namely the cervical spine, the oculomotor and vestibular systems, sensory sensitivity, and information processing issues.
$30
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All Courses
Treatment and Management of Concussion
CourseThis on-line module outlines the current principles of managing the recovery from concussion in the community. It covers practical measures for return to work, sport, and community participation.
$30
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All Courses, Webinars, Sport, Cervical Spine, Neurology
What’s New in Concussion Rehab?
Course4.4 average rating (12 reviews)$20 | Access: 12 months | Latest evidence and clinical advances in the assessment and management of concussion. Find out how these advances will influence your understanding of concussion and directly affect your clinical practice.
$20
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All Courses
The Concussion Series Quiz
Course$30
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Instructors
Instructor Dusty Quinn
MMPty, BSc (Hons)
Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Dusty graduated from the University of Ulster, Belfast in 1988. After 2 years working in Manchester, England Dusty travelled for 5 months before coming to work in Whangarei, New Zealand. In 1997 Dusty completed his Masters at the University of Otago.
Dusty has taught on the undergraduate and post graduate programmes at the University of Otago. Dusty Also taught on the NZMPA programmes.
Dusty has been in many sporting teams at a regional, professional and National level. At present he still has a role with football club where he also coached for 10 years.
The executive roles carried out by Dusty include being Vice President of Physiotherapy New Zealand and President of the NZMPA. At present Dusty is the NZ IFOMPT representative and he is currently the Chair of the Stables Trust which raises funds for kids in football.
Dusty is a Life Member of Physiotherapy New Zealand.
Dusty is an Honorary Fellow of the University of Otago.
Instructor Bronagh Quinn
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist
Senior Physiotherapist for Back in Motion
Senior Physiotherapist for Advantage South Ltd
Clinical Service Coordinator for Active Rehab Group
Bronagh has over 30 years of experience in neuroscience assessment and rehab. She has trained through the Emory University, Atlanta in vestibular rehab and has attended numerous courses on concussion assessment and management over the years in New Zealand. She is an Ovio Mindfulness facilitator and a trauma therapist using FACT and somatic strategies.
Bronagh has taught vestibular rehab courses throughout New Zealand, teaches mindfulness classes, provides clinical supervision, and has blended her vast knowledge and experience into the assessment and management of concussion.