Concussion Rehabilitation Series

Course Description

Concussion is a neurological and orthopedic type injury that has an extremely heterogeneous presentation. It can result in a diverse range of sensory motor, motor behavior, neurological and psychological deficits. We offer a series of courses to address the spectrum of deficits

Sensory Motor Function and Cervical Motor Behavior

This course covers, screening, guideline based advice and sensory motor rehabilitation (e.g. postural stability, vestibular, proprioception, tactility and oculomotor). Midline awareness is introduced as well as advanced oculomotor treatment and dual tasking. Cervical motor function is covered in detail.

Body Imagery, Neuro-Immune-Sympathetic-Endocrine (NISE) Dysregulation and Primitive Reflexes

This advanced course covers the assessment of motor imagery and the use of neurodevelopmental rehabilitation in rehab for motor behavior. Other strategies to improve neurocognitive function and motor behavior are discussed. NISE dysregulation is discussed as well as screening and rehabilitation startegies.

Minor Cranial Nerve Injury Management

It is well established that approximately one – third of Whiplash Associated Disorders present with peripheral neuropathic pain. However, this is not well established in concussion.

 There are multiple reasons for poor or incomplete outcome from concussion. One of these is a minor cranial nerve injury. The traditional cranial nerve assessment is not sensitive enough to capture minor cranial nerve injuries.  As well, existing questionnaires do not identify the symptoms that are relevant and important for the patient. The Cranial Nerve – Related Individualized Symptom Checklist (CN-RISC) was developed to capture the diverse range of symptoms that can manifest from a minor cranial nerve injury.

On this course we will cover a modified cranial nerve assessment and rehabilitation strategies.

Minor cranial nerve injuries also occur in Whiplash Associated Disorders so this course is also relevant for this patient population.

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