PART 2: Unpacking the 12 R's of the Concussion Consensus Statement

Course Description:

• This course focuses on the re-evaluate, rest, exercise, refer, and rehab sections of the consensus statement. Through this session we will discuss how these sections of the newly released statement can be utilized by the provider to help maximize safety and recovery in athletes.

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Learning Objectives:

• Explain best practice for activity after a concussion
• Identify key recommendations for exercise after a concussion
• List ways to implement new recommendations into your daily practice

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Speaker:

• Name: Melissa Bloom, PT, DPT, NCS
• Title: National Coordinator of Vestibular and Concussion Services
• Organization: NovaCare/Select Medical
• Bio: Melissa Bloom is a board-certified specialist in neurologic physical therapy with 20 years of experience treating patients with neurologic diagnoses.  Her primary practice and specialty is with vestibular disorders and concussions.  Melissa teaches continuing education and has spoken nationally on both of these topics.  Melissa is Select Medical’s Outpatient Division’s National Coordinator of Concussion and Vestibular Services.   She has served as a board member on the APTA's Vestibular Specialist Interest Group and as the Chair of the Georgia Neurologic Special Interest Group.

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