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Did you know that 70-80% of concussions resolve within the first three to four weeks? At the BrainSTEPS Concussion Management Team Conference, we'll discuss why early concussion identification and ongoing management is crucial to reduce long-term effects for students.
All stakeholders supporting students and families through the return to learn and return to play decision are encouraged to participate in this conference!
Conference Speakers and Topics:
Dr. Stephen Russo, Springfield Psychological: Psychosocial Influences and Mental Health Outcomes in Sport-Related Concussion
Margaret McCormick Kalinec MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, Speech Therapist
Kathleen Miller-Skomorucha, OTR/L, C/NDT, Senior Occupational Therapist
Wendy Novick PT, DPT, Senior Physical Therapist: Pediatric Concussion Rehabilitation: an Interdisciplinary Model
Dr. Donald McCown, Center for Contemplative Studies, West Chester University: Mindfulness as a Strategy for Concussion Management
Agenda:
9:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Keynote: Dr. Matthew Grady, CHOP
Current Research and Update of Best Practice for Concussion Management
10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Whole Group Short Presentations
12:00 p.m. 12:45 p.m. Lunch (attendees should either bring a packed lunch or buy lunch in the area)
12:45 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Tabletop Collaborative Discussion
Concussion Management: What's Working,What's Not, What Can We Improve?
