Concussion and the Role of Physiotherapists

Katie Davies is a highly experienced neurophysiotherapist and Director of the Neuro Rehabilitation Group with a particular interest in concussion management and treatment. Katie holds an honorary appointment at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) as Physiotherapy Lead within a multidisciplinary team researching the management of persisting concussion symptoms in children.  Kaite also holds an honorary position at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University, where she serves as Physiotherapy Lead on the iRecover study — a research program investigating concussion recovery in adults. Topics: How Katie became interested in concussion What is the role of a physiotherapist in the management of the rehabilitation of concussion? How to advise on graded exposure of exercise the four key systems. What are the recommendations we can educate athletes or families for that immediate period (24-48 hours) post-concussion? When and when not should manual therapy be utilised? How important is neck strength to concussion? When should we assess the autonomic, visual and vestibular system When and who to refer to for non-responding cases. When is an athlete ready to return to play and what compliance should be considered? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3lbWpeC3tw Refences AIS Concussion Guidelines  Vicki Anderson Concussion Podcast Anne Mucha VOMS Screening