Concussion care is rapidly evolving with newer research highlighting that up to 43% of individuals may have symptoms persist for months after the initial injury. Concussion is not an injury that only affects one part of our brain and thus, to be most effective, our treatments can not be silo'd in their approach.
In the Concussion Sessions, Dr. John Leddy presents on, Why Assessing the Neck in Concussion Patients is Critical. Dr. Leddy discusses how common neck injuries accompany concussion, how they have similar symptoms, how they raise risk of delayed recovery, and how early identification and treatment prevent prolonged symptoms for these patients. Natasha Wilch, PT highlights how understanding the interplay and integrative nature of your physiology & neurology can enhance outcomes sooner for your concussion clients.Â
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About Natasha Wilch, PT:
Natasha Wilch - concussion mentor, clinician, clinic owner, entrepreneur and all around passionate leader.
With over a decade of experience as a Registered Physical Therapist and seven years dedicated to working with concussion clients, she has honed her expertise to the point where clients travel from all over the world to seek her specialized concussion rehabilitation services at Symphony Brain Performance, the clinic she founded in 2015. Her life was forever changed the day her first concussion client walked into her clinic. Since that time she's made it her mission to elevate and transform the conversation and culture of concussion on a global scale. She is not your average mentor. Yes, she will impart neuroscience, guide you through evidence-based practices, and keep you up to date with the latest research. But it goes beyond that.
She leads with both mind and compassionate heart, blending science with spirit and logic with intuition. This holistic approach may challenge some because it transcends the confines of black-and-white thinking. But it is precisely this blend that makes her exceptional in what she does. And it is precisely this blend that will catapult you to become a trusted authority in concussion management in your area.
Together, we will shape the future of concussion management, empower others, and leave an indelible mark on the world.
About John J. Leddy MD, FACSM, FACP, FAMSSM:
As a primary care sports medicine physician, Dr. Leddy's goal is to provide the best evidence-based evaluation and treatment practices to patients with concussion and post-concussion syndrome and to conduct clinical and physiological research on these conditions. He currently serves as medical director of the University at Buffalo Concussion Management Clinic, which is located at UB South Campus. This is the first center in the United States to use a standardized treadmill test to establish recovery from concussion and to use exercise in the rehabilitation of patients with prolonged concussion symptoms. He is also the director of outcomes research for the Department of Orthopaedics and program director for the UB Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowship.
His primary research interest is the investigation of the basic mechanisms of the disturbance of whole body physiology in concussion and how to help to restore the physiology to normal to help patients recover to safely return to activity and sport. He has published in the fields of orthopedics, sports medicine, physiology, nutrition, concussion and post-concussion syndrome.
Source:Â University at Buffalo, The State University New York
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