Pathology and clinical presentation of concussion
In this module we review the neuroanatomy and physiology that links the cervical spine, vestibular system and oculomotor system to concussion.
Module 1 | Pathology and Clinical Presentation
This first module covers the diagnostic criteria for concussion, epidemiology, the neurometabolic effects involved in concussion alongside the role of the autonomic nervous system on symptom severity and recovery.
Hosts:
Dusty Quinn
Specialist Physiotherapist
MMPty, PGDip Manipulative Physiotherapy, BSC. (Hons).
Bronagh Quinn
Neuro Physiotherapist.
BSC(Hons) Physiotherapy
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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.