PPT-Concussions:

What You Need to Know Tad Seifert MD Director Sports Concussion Program Norton Healthcare Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology University of Kentucky Member Kentucky State Boxing Commission. Scott Delaney MD Vincent J Lacroix MD Christian Gagne MD and John Antoniou MD McGill Sport Medicine Clinic Department of Emergency Medicine McGill University Health Center McGill University and Department of Orthopedic Surgery McGill University M Pediatric Population. . Dr. Michael Vassilyadi . Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). J. Peter Zopfi, DO, FACOS. Trauma Medical Director. Cal North Chairman. USSF “A” License. USSF “Goalkeeping” License. Definitions. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). : General term that includes concussions, contusions, subdural hematomas, cerebral hemorrhages and penetrating injuries.. Kevin Avilla . DPT, ATC, CSCS. My Background. Clinical Doctorate Physical Therapy – Northeastern University. MS in Exercise Science UMASS-Amherst. BS in Athletic Training - Northeastern University. Farah . Hameed. , MD. Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine. The Sports Medicine Center for the Developing Athlete. Columbia University. New York Presbyterian Hospital. Who Am I? . Undergraduate/Graduate Training: . Kevin Avilla . DPT, ATC, CSCS. My Background. Clinical Doctorate Physical Therapy – Northeastern University. MS in Exercise Science UMASS-Amherst. BS in Athletic Training - Northeastern University. Hanna . Littrell. BACKGROUND OF CTE. CTE stands for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy . CTE is a progressive degenerative disease found in people who have suffered through repeated brain trauma (concussions). *Occurs . when the brain is violently rocked back and forth or twisted inside the skull as a result of a blow to the head or body. Signs of Concussions. Dazed. , stunned . or . confused. Answers . questions slowly. David M. Schwartz, Ph.D., ABPdN. Clinical Neuropsychologist. The Concussion Institute at Gwinnett Medical Center - Duluth. Copyright © 2017 by David M. Schwartz, Ph.D., ABPdN. All rights reserved. Copyright © . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFkWTGKNLT8. Concussion. Velocity. Accelerate. Neurologist. Force. Vocabulary (Knowledge Rating Chart). A brain injury that changes the way the brain functions, usually temporary. WORA – In recent years, the reporting of concussions has been on the rise. As a result, parents and players have become more aware of the potential for this injury in our sport. As an Association & CTE. A discussion on relating these 3 terms and recent advancements in diagnosing and/or treating them…. Definitions. Concussion – “a . clinical syndrome characterized by immediate and transient alteration in brain function, including alteration of mental status and level of consciousness, resulting from mechanical force or trauma. LOVES. Chiropractors!!!. In spite of their . Manipulative. Personalities!. (Because they make adjustments for that!!!). CONCUSSION FACTS. The CONCUSSION INJURY LAWYERS at the Schmidt Salita Law Team want you to know the following facts about concussion injuries that result from motor vehicle collisions:. Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow or jolt to the head. Concussions can be mild or severe and interfere with the way the brain normally works, Sometimes symptoms