| Target Audience: |
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Physicians, certified athletic trainers, physical therapists, coaches, EMTs and all healthcare providers interested in the care and treatment of concussions
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| Objectives: |
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At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Describe the biomechanics of concussion
- Explain the current concussion consensus statements regarding athletic concussion recognition and management
- Outline the role of neurocognitive testing in concussion diagnosis and management
- Discuss the clinical triad and neuropathology of chronic traumatic encephalopathy
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| Program Overview: |
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This conference will provide state of the art knowledge for health care providers
by providing a balanced mix of prevention and intervention topics in the field
of sports concussions. The topics to be covered include Pathophysiology of
Concussion; New Concussion Research; Concussion in Women; Chronic
Traumatic Encephalopathy and the Athlete; The Role of Neurocognitive Testing
in Concussion Diagnosis in Management; and On the Field Management of
the Head Injured Athlete. In addition, it will feature an audience interactive
session of case studies.
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| Accreditation: |
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Boston University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical
education for physicians.
Boston University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for
a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only
claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Boston University School of Medicine is recognized by the Board of Certification,
Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers.
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| Location: |
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Gillette Stadium
One Patriot Place
Foxborough, MA 02035
Phone: (508) 543-8200
Website: www.gillettestadium.com
Room location, directions and parking information will be provided to participants
approximately 30 days prior to the meeting.
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| Presented in conjunction with: |
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Boston University School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery
Brain Injury Association of Massachussetts
Boston University Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy
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| Support: |
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This program is supported by exhibit fees from Stryker, New England Spine (distributor for DePuy Spine), and Medtronic Neurologic Technologies.
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| Photo Credits: |
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Photograph of Gillette Stadium provided by Gillette Stadium.
Photograph of Patrice Bergeron provided by the
Boston Bruins.
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