MANAGEMENT OF COMMON CONDITIONS 215

Course overview

Hour 1 *Discuss concussion causes and pathophysiology. *Introduce return to play guidelines. *Explore other return to lifestyle guidelines. *Understand modifying factors for RTP. *Examine concussion grading procedures. Hour 2 *Review tools for concussion evaluation. *Understand the health concerns of pediatric athletes. *Incorporate strategies for pediatric patients. *Apply pediatric RTP guidelines for football. Hour 3 *Investigate medico-legal issues of RTP. *Explore appropriate documentation standards. *Read state concussion law development. *Compare professional Position Papers. *Discuss the role of Chiropractors.