Lecture: Concussions & Post-Concussion Syndrome

Description

This course is the first in a series focused on concussion recovery and management for the Chinese medicine practitioner. This course provides the essential foundational information Chinese medicine practitioners need in order to work with patients with post-concussion syndrome. It covers the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of post-concussion syndrome, the most up-to-date research on concussions, case studies and clinical gems.

Topics include:

• Terminology of traumatic brain injuries and concussions
• Detailed pathophysiology of concussions including primary and secondary injuries to the brain
• The role of the immune system in acute and chronic inflammatory responses
• Excitotoxicity and immunoexcitotoxicity
• Tau proteins and amyloid beta accumulations
• Defining post-concussion syndrome:
• The clinical presentation of post-concussion syndrome including physical, emotional, behavioral, & cognitive symptoms, autonomic dysregulation, vestibular and oculomotor dysfunction
• Traumatic neck injury – overlapping symptomatology
• Clinical presentation of chronic traumatic encephalopathy
• Key questions in performing an intake
• Case studies
• Clinical gems

This course is APPROVED for 3.5 NCCAOM PDA continuing education credits.

Access is available for 1-year from purchase date. Please do not redistribute.

“Dear Dr. Wolf thank you again for a great weekend and sharing your knowledge with us. You have both incredible knowledge, and a very confident humility, passion, and compassion. You have inspired me to go down the functional neurology path, it makes so much sense and is something we should all incorporate into every aspect of our practices.” – Robert

“I have finished this lecture.  It was packed with information.  Thank you for creating this!” – Rebecca

“Just wanted to say thanks so much for the concussion & post concussion course. It was super informative. Cannot wait to take more! I love that there is an acupuncture focusing on this as I have always been super fascinated by concussions, head traumas and treating people with brain injuries.  Absolutely loved this!” – Amanda