Head Injuries & Concussions in the Industrial Athlete

This course integrates the 6th International Consensus on Concussion in Sport (Amsterdam 2022) with current research on industrial concussion management, rehabilitation, and return-to-work strategies. Participants will learn evidence-based approaches for interdisciplinary rehabilitation and workplace accommodations that improve outcomes for industrial athletes.

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Learning Objectives

1. Identify common mechanisms and risk factors for concussion in industrial settings and contrast them with sport-related injuries.

2. Apply evidence-based assessment and rehabilitation strategies tailored to industrial athletes, including functional job-specific evaluations.

3. Develop interdisciplinary RTW plans incorporating psychosocial factors and workplace accommodations to optimize recovery and job retention.