State-of-the-Science regarding CTE and TES: Empowering the Athletic Trainer with Evidence (Encore)

In this course, participants will explore the evolution and current understanding of the evidence surrounding these conditions, including ongoing clinical trials and emerging efforts to develop validated diagnostic protocols in living individuals.

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Learning Objectives:

At the concussion of the activity, you will be able to:

1. Summarize the evolution and state of the current evidence related to chronic traumatic encephalopathy and traumatic encephalopathy syndrome.
2. Discuss the ongoing trials related to chronic traumatic encephalopathy and the development of validated testing protocols to diagnose the disease in living people.
3. Discuss useful strategies for the athletic trainer to discuss chronic traumatic encephalopathy from an evidence-based perspective with coaches, parents and athletes.