Summary:

Concussions are complex injuries requiring extensive training and specialty consultation. They are occurring in the general population at staggering incidence rates - more than diabetes and more cancer diagnoses. Chiropractors have a unique position in the healthcare system, with established patient relationships and more frequent interactions, allowing them to be pivotal stewards of brain health and safety. However, research has demonstrated that knowledge among ALL healthcare providers is deficient in identifying and managing mTBI. While many individuals don’t know if they were concussed or the magnitude that their injury may have on their life, this 4-hour, fast-paced course will aid its attendees in making solid recommendations by covering the breadth of concussion, from acute/sideline management, sub-acute therapeutics, and the 7 subtypes of concussion. We aim to enable chiropractors to properly manage or refer patients with concussions, reduce long-term suffering, and promote brain health.

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Science is beginning to see the magnitude of head injuries in society. New reports estimate that one in every 10 people will have a concussion yearly, with some sustaining multiple. Other studies report that more than 50% of students report having concussion symptoms by their freshman year in high school. Although not the first professional that comes to mind when thinking of a concussion, chiropractors may have an essential role in the prevention and management, as well as in educating the public.

This 1-hour workshop will discuss 5 important concepts that chiropractors need to know about concussion, in order to properly treat and advise their patients.

From the Official Website:

"The 6^th International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport will be held in Amsterdam, from 27 to 28 October 2022. The organizing federation for this Consensus Conference is the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The sponsoring federations are the IOC, Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI), World Rugby (WR), International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), and Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), with a separate Scientific Committee coordinating the program.

Concussions are in the spotlight more than ever. For this reason, the IOC, IIHF, FIFA, WR, FIA, and FEI have taken a lead role in organizing this Conference, together with an independent Scientific Group.

The purpose of the Conference is twofold. The first objective is to present a summary of new evidence-based summaries that span the spectrum of concussion, from definition to initial management, investigations, treatment, return to play protocols and prevention"

This course will instruct scholars on how to create, execute, and interpret a 1-hour brain health/concussion baseline assessment. Careful attention has been given to evaluating all 7 concussion phenotypes that were established up to this point in the program. This encompasses over 50 learning objectives and assessments that will be learned and mastered throughout the weekend. Scholars will be assessed for proficiency and need to pass to achieve certification status.

This workshop, brought to you by the Carrick Institute, introduces chiropractic physicians to the tools, examination procedures, and clinical applications they need to help those suffering from concussion. Effectively treating concussion patients is not as simple as adjusting them. Learn the basics of what to know when evaluating a concussion patient and the basics of how this information influences your adjustments and other treatment approaches.

A common symptom that patients who have sustained a concussion describe are the sensation of, "I don't feel like myself", or "I don't know how to explain it, but I just don't feel right." This very vague symptom presents challenges for both patients and doctors alike. How do you treat someone that just "doesn't feel like themself?"

In this virtual presentation, Dr. Antonucci will discuss the bases of self-perception, how concussions can affect that perception, how a clinician might be able to measure a patient's ability to perceive themself accurately, and most importantly... how to use the power of plasticity to restore their self-identity.