Emerging Frontiers in Concussion
SAVE THE DATE: June 7-9, 2013
This two-day event is for physicians, neuropsychologists, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and other allied health professionals, as well as students and researchers involved or interested in concussion. The conference will focus on emerging, evidence-based trends in concussion from on-field assessments to active clinical treatment pathways.
Topics will include:
- Advances in the pathophysiology of concussion
- Comprehensive and cutting-edge imaging, neurocognitive, vestibular-ocular, and other diagnostic assessments
- Acute and sub-acute prognostic factors for recovery
- Active, interdisciplinary treatment and rehabilitation approaches to concussion and post-concussion syndrome including: academic accommodations; exertion protocols; medications; cognitive, physical, vestibular, and vision therapies.
Course Directors
Michael Collins, PhD
Clinical and Executive Director
UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
Anthony Kontos, PhD
Assistant Director of Research
UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
Joseph Maroon, MD
Vice Chair, Department of Neurological Surgery
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Freddie Fu, MD
Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
