Presenter: Kevin Guskiewicz, PhD, ATC

• Recognize both the obvious signs (fluctuating levels of consciousness, balance problems, memory and concentration difficulties, etc) and common self-reported symptoms (headache, ringing in the ears, nausea, etc).
• Describe deteriorating signs and symptoms that may indicate a more serious head injury.
• Describe appropriate documentation of all pertinent information surrounding the concussive injury.
• Outline strategies to implement baseline cognitive and postural-stability testing.
• Summarize approaches to conducting serial assessments of the injured athlete, noting the presence or absence of signs and symptoms of injury.
• Describe key factors important for predicting outcome, and managing complicated cases of post-concussion syndrome.
• Outline necessary steps to make return to play decisions following a graduated exertional testing program.
• Highlight the importance of counseling the concussed athlete on risk for future injury and potential neurodegenerative changes following multiple concussions.
  

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Kevin Guskiewicz is the Kenan Distinguished Professor and Director of the Center for the Study of Retired Athletes in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also serves as the Chair of Exercise and Sport Science and holds joint appointments in the Department of Orthopaedics, UNC Injury Prevention Research Center, and Doctoral Program in Human Movement Science. Over the past 17 years, Kevin’s researched has focused on sport-related concussion. He has investigated the effect of sport-related concussion on postural stability and neuropsychological function, and the long-term neurological and musculoskeletal issues related to playing sport. Kevin has been the recipient of 20 funded research grants, and has published over 75 journal articles and five textbook chapters related to concussion in sport. He was awarded Fellowship in the American College of Sports Medicine in 2003, the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education in 2006, and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association in 2008.

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On successful completion of the examination, 0.3 CEUs (3.0 contact hours/CCUs) and a certificate of completion will be awarded. The American Physical Therapy Association has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102. Provider (#380).

Many state agencies recognize APTA as a recognized or approved provider for continuing education. The following state agencies have granted prior approval for this continuing education offering:

• California Physical Therapy Association: CPTA2010-011
• Nevada Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: 0.3 CEUs
• Ohio State Board of Physical Therapy: 11S1021
• Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision: 3.0 Category B Contact Hours
• Pennsylvania: PTCE001499
• Texas Physical Therapy Association: APTA082010TPTA2013016

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• Identification and Prevention of Falls in Older Persons DEMO
  
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