Description

Do it free...and earn 1 CEU (for Athletic Trainers, Certified) or CEC (for ACSM professionals) with this timely and essential video-based course. Uncover the latest in the prevention, diagnosis and rehabilitation of mild brain injuries, including sport concussion and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.  You will understand the biomechanics of varying severities of brain trauma, post-concussive syndrome, neurologic and behavioral changes and evidence-based return to play protocols.

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Learning Objectives

• Distinguish the clinical terms: concussion, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), subconcussion and mild brain traumatic injury.

• Articulate and understand the progressive stages of CTE.

• Describe the biomechanics and pathophysiology of sport-related mild traumatic brain injury.

• Describe anticipated advances in neuroimaging and biomarkers for CTE diagnosis.