It's in your head... or is it?
The role of the physiotherapist in concussion.
This Concussion Series covers pathophysiology, neuroanatomy, cervical spine and the vestibular and oculomotor systems, treatment and management of concussion.
In Part 3 of this course we cover the current principles of managing the recovery from concussion in the community and practical measures for return to work, sport, and community participation.
Instructors:
Bronagh Quinn
Neuro Physiotherapist.
BSC(Hons) Physiotherapy
Dusty Quinn
Specialist Physiotherapist
MMPty, PGDip Manipulative Physiotherapy, BSC. (Hons).
This online module covers the clinical assessment of concussion, namely the cervical spine, the oculomotor and vestibular systems, sensory sensitivity, and information processing issues.
$30
Access: 12 months. We will cover the definition of pain, nociception and the protective mechanism normal resting state, nocifensive behaviour, the transition of acute to persistent pain as well as two take-home applications.
$60
Access: 12 months| Designed for physiotherapists who have graduated recently or are starting to learn management of back pain patients. You will learn practical hands-on assessment & management that goes beyond international guideline principles.
$160
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.
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.
