The 5-phase protocol has come to be a standard approach for mTBI treatment in many clinical settings. Components important to this protocol are monitoring vital signs associated with impact from concussions and reestablishing a baseline. Utilization of cardiovascular equipment such as stationary bikes and treadmills is common place to target heart rate, blood pressure and other vital signs.
Dr. Ricker Adkins takes a deeper dive into the regulatory systems affected by a mTBI and new approaches to treating them.
In this master class you will take a new look at the 5-phase protocol, learn about suggested variables that can be carried through to further injury prevention and ultimately be ready to help your athletes/patients arrive at performance enhancement. Discussions include an innovative approach aimed at helping the autonomic nervous system re-establish the patient’s baseline. This approach enriches and further informs the typical protocol and helps identify measurable criteria thread through each phase and beyond.
Before opening to Q&A, we will explore how key variables play a role in ongoing injury prevention considering questions such as: “How is dynamic balance related to an increased risk of concussion?” and “How does a past medical history of concussion impact the risk of a patient suffering from a lower extremity injury?”
Want to join the discussion and learn about an improved approach that can help to connect return-to-play, injury prevention and performance enhancement? Connect with us and we’ll let you know about the next Master Class.