Concussion Foundations
Understand Concussions from the ground up. This course covers the fundamentals: The Acute Neurometabolic Cascade of Concussion, healing timelines/outcomes, and meaningful measurements.
12 CE Hours, with lots of extras
A concussion is complex, especially when one considers the physical and physiological sequelae. This course will aim to distill the most common and meaningful tests and interventions that the average MSK provider can implement to help their patients who have experienced a concussive event.
Notes Packet (Please Download)
Introduction to Councussion Foundations
Definition
Mechanism(s)
Inclusion Criteria, Signs & Symptoms
Quiz 1
Neurometabolic Cascade of Concussion
FREE PREVIEWSpreading Depression and Typical Timelines
Neurometabolic Quiz
Optional Download: Physiological Time to Recovery after Concussion
FREE PREVIEWP.C.S.
Optional Read: PCS
PCS Quiz
Meaningful History
Screening
“Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) – Validated Symptom Measurement Tools”
Dr Ben's Post-Concussion Symptom Scale Online Form
PCSS Form and Spreadsheet
Sun-Downing
Cervical Spine: Structural Considerations
FREE PREVIEWC-Spine Functional: JPET 1
Joint Position Error Sense How-To
JPET + Head-Neck Differentiation Test
Head-Neck Differentiation Test How-To
HNDT + Smooth Pursuit Neck Torsion Test
SPNT How-To
SPNT Wrap-Up
Cervical Spine: Reminders
Optional Downloads & Reading
FREE PREVIEWCervical Spine Quiz
Vestibulo-Ocular 1
Dix-Hallpike How-To
Supine Head Roll How-To
Vestibulo-Ocular 2
Saccadic Intrusions Demonstration
Vestibulo-Ocular 3
VOR 1
Head-Thrust Test Positive
VOR 2
Gaze Stabilization Test How-To
VOR 3
Thumb Twists How-To
VOR 4
VOMS 1
VOMS How-To
VOMS 2
VOMS Guide
A Study to Consider
Vestibulo-Ocular Test
Optional Downloads & Reading
FREE PREVIEWMotor Testing
Optional Instructions: Dynamic Gait Index, Functional Gait Assessment, BESS
Physiological/Autonomic 1
BCTT How-To
Physiological/Autonomic 2
BCTT Manual
BCTT Research
BCTT Quiz
Bonus: Psychosocial
Rest
Education
Cervical Spine
Intervention Quiz #1
BPPV 1
Modified Epley Maneuver How-To
BBQ Roll How-To
BPPV 2
Accommodation & Convergence 1
Pencil Pushup How-To
Accommodation & Convergence 2
Brock String How-To
Accommodation & Convergence 3
Smooth Pursuits & Saccades 1
Saccade Rehab How-To
Smooth Pursuits & Saccades 2
Saccade Follow-Along Exercises Level 1
Smooth Pursuits & Saccades 3
Smooth Pursuit Beginning Rehab
Smooth Pursuits & Saccades 4
Smooth Pursuit Follow-Along Exercises
Smooth Pursuits & Saccades 5
VOR, Gaze Stability, and Motion Sensitivity
Vestibulo-Ocular Quiz
Sample Visual Tracking Online Exercises
Up is Up and Down is Down
Optional Downloads and Reading
Autonomic Intervention Quiz
Motor Rehab?
Prioritization, Monitoring, and Progress
Return to Work
Parachute: Return to Work Strategy
CATT Return to Work Strategy
Return to School
Parachute: Return to School Strategy
CATT Return to School Strategy
CATT Return to Learn Form & Guide
Return to Sport
Parachute Return to Sport Strategy
CATT Return to Sport Plan
Return Protocols Quiz
Case Studies
Top 5 Articles to Read on Concussions
Outtro, Short Topics, and Thank You
5-Question Exit Survey
Concussions are complex, if not hard to define. So what are all the pieces we'll need to know?
The Neurometabolic Cascade of Concussion
Timelines for symptom resolution
Return to Learn/Work/Play protocols
What to do with the 1 in 3 people who experience ongoing symptoms (Post Concussive Syndrome/Symptoms)
Meaningful History and Intake
Benjamin Stevens