This is an excellent opportunity for club managers, coaches, player welfare officers ,parents and players to meet with and learn from concussion specialists in their region including UPMC Concussion Network Clinical Lead, Dr Sean Moffatt Mayo Senior Team Doctor and UPMC Concussion Network Lead Physiotherapists, John Courell & Liam Moffatt Mayo Sports Clinic , who will demonstrate a new model for the diagnosis and treatment of concussion.
UPMC Concussion Network clinicians will demonstrate how ImPACT neurocognitive baseline & post-injury testing has become part of their concussion management programme, along with the pathway in place to support clinicians, coaches and parents nationwide with access to testing, treatment and follow-up care for concussion.
Programme Overview
· Concussion Awareness & Education
· On-field Recognition & Removal From Play
· The Diagnosis & Treatment of Concussion - A Doctor's View
· The Rehabilitation of Concussion - A Physiotherapists View
· Accessing Concussion Care & Management Pathways
· Q&A Session with Attendees
I would appreciate if you could let the appropriate club contacts know of this event. This is an event open to all but paying particular attention to Team Coaches, Medics, Physiotherapists, Club Welfare Officers and others with an interest in concussion.
This event is free of charge but places must be booked by clicking on the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/upmc-concussion-network-educational-workshop-mayo-tickets-59429076969
If you do have any further question on this please don’t hesitate to contact me at Ballina Medical Centre / Mayo Sports Clinic 096 22868 or alternatively emailing ConcussionIreland@upmc.edu