Concussion Courses

Introduction to management of concussion and persistent symptoms course.

This two day course is designed to educate you on all aspects of managing patients with persistent symptoms following a concussion.  The NRG team will educate you on the physical systems that can be affected following a concussion, how to assess them, how to treat them and how to measure when your patients have recovered. 

The team will also spend time discussing the important role of the bigger picture in managing our patients with persistent symptoms which we believe is a big part of the rehabilitation process.  There is a focus on return to learn, work and sport and how to do this in a graded way.  The course is presented by our senior concussion team including physiotherapists and exercise physiologists.  The two days has a mixture of lecture and practical sessions.  The objective is for all the attendees to be equipped to manage the patient with persistent symptoms post-concussion and know when to reach out for help.

The course is specifically designed for physiotherapists but in the past has been appropriate for exercise physiologists, medical staff and other allied health.  The team are often invited to run this course interstate at sports institutes (eg. AIS, WAIS) and other private practices.   See a list below for upcoming courses.  If you would like a course to run at your facility please reach out to reception@neurorehab.com.au.

Advanced concussion management course

Designed as a follow on from the introduction course, the advanced course is a one day course aimed at the clinician with more experience in managing patients post-concussion. The content of the course can change depending on the individuals on the course and their experience, requests. The concept of the advanced course is to generally conversation in regards to those patients that have more complex presentations. Topics in the past have included;

  • Post traumatic migraine

  • Maladaptation post-concussion (headaches and 3PD)

  • The para-athlete

  • Complex case studies

  • A deeper dive into the autonomic system

  • Complex ocular movements

See a list below for upcoming courses. If you would like a course to run at your facility please reach out to reception@neurorehab.com.au.

EP and Sports Trainer concussion day

This one day course is designed specifically for exercise physiologists and sports trainers managing players returning from a concussion. The following areas will be covered;

  • Common problems following a concussion

  • Advice from time of injury

  • What is a graded return to play during the ‘stand down’ period

  • Management of the return to play pathway

  • Optimizing performance post concussion

This day is an excellent opportunity for exercise physiologists, strength and conditioning coaches and sports trainers to upskill in this complex area.

Upcoming Concussion Courses

7th February:
Advanced Concussion Management Course – Mt Waverley

15 &16th February:
Introduction to management of concussion and persistent symptoms – Canberra

1 & 2 March:
Introduction to management of concussion and persistent symptoms – Mt Waverley

5th March:
Concussion community information evening – Mt Waverley

25th May:
EP and sports trainers concussion day – Mt Waverley

2 & 3rd August:
Introduction to management of concussion and persistent symptoms – Mt Waverley