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ForwardRecent Trends in Concussion Management: An Interdisciplinary Approach
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Target Audience
Healthcare professionals.
Educational Need
Concussions involve a variety of symptoms and parts of the body, and the effects are different for each individual. This makes it particularly difficult for any medical or educational specialist to evaluate the injury effects of a concussion appropriately. When managed properly, most individuals of all ages recover from a concussion within a few weeks. However, some individuals take much longer to recover, either because of persistent symptoms that require a more specialized evaluation and management or because of pre-injury risk factors that worsen and prolong the effects of the concussion.
Objectives
- Define the pathophysiology and common characteristics of a concussion.
- Recognize and identify current trends in concussion management.
- Identify ways to integrate cervical, vestibular, and visual pathways related to concussion management.
Speakers
Lauren Mach, PT, DPT, ATC
Dr. Mach is a physical therapist and certified athletic trainer in the Des Moines University Clinic Physical Therapy at the MidAmerican RecPlex in West Des Moines. Her clinical emphasis is on treating orthopedic, sports injuries, concussions, and the active older adult using a combination of manual therapy, functional dry needling, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, therapeutic exercise, and self-management techniques. She is certified as a certified athletic trainer and certified in functional dry needling, manual physical therapy, ASTYM treatment for soft tissue injury, and scar reduction. Dr. Mach graduated from Clark College with her bachelor of science degree in athletic training in 2008 and her doctorate of physical therapy degree in 2010. View Dr. Mach's full biography.
Shawn Spooner, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Spooner received his BS from Iowa State University and his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. He completed a Family Medicine Residency at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in California, where he was Chief Resident. He subsequently completed a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. After completing training, Dr. Spooner was deployed to South Korea, serving as Senior Medical Officer and Officer in Charge of a naval healthcare facility. Dr. Spooner's extensive experience in concussion management stems from his deployment to Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan, where he served as Senior Medical Officer of the Concussion Restoration Care Center, a rehabilitation center for treating combat-related concussions and injuries. In addition, he practiced operational military and sports medicine with the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Army Special Forces. As a sports medicine physician and veteran of the U.S. Navy, Dr. Spooner has unparalleled experience in concussion rehabilitation and treatment. View Dr. Spooner's full biography.
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Recording date: February 2, 2023
Date of original release: February 7, 2023
Most recent review/update: February 7, 2023
Termination date: February 6, 2026
Accreditation Statements
MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this enduring materials activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.- DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-B credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- Nurse: Des Moines University is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This activity has been reviewed and approved for 1.0 continuing education contact hour(s). No partial credit awarded.
- Other Healthcare Professionals: This enduring materials activity is designated for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Educational Grants
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
DISCLOSURE
The planning committee member(s) and speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Lauren Mach, PT, DPT, ATC - Speaker
- Shawn Spooner, MD, FAAFP - Speaker
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 1.00 AOA Category 1B
- 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 1.00 IBON