Concussion recovery includes the neck!
What the Neck is a dynamic LIVE workshop!
Dig into targeted cervical spine strategies can accelerate recovery, improve patient outcomes, and transform your practice. Want evidence-based techniques that bridge the gap between concussion and neck rehabilitation? Its here.
4 CEU hour certificate provided
Start LearningARE YOU A CLINICIAN LOOKING TO LEVEL UP YOUR RESULTS IN CONCUSSION AND NECK INJURY?
Look no further! This workshop will dig into.....
Using a Brain Wise Approach
Anatomy of the cervical spine specific to concussion and whiplash
Assessment mastery! "Find it, fix it, leave it alone" -A. T. Still
Targeted Exercises for the Patient in Front of You (no one size fits all)
IF YOU ARE READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR CONCUSSION PRACTICE, BECOME THE GO TO CLINICIAN IN YOUR AREA AND HAVE SUPERIOR RESULTS, YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE
What you can expect
Anatomy
There is so much gold in the cervical spine! We will focus on proprioception and delve into the various proprioceptive receptors, including muscle spindles and Golgi tendon organs.
Assessment
This doesn't need to be fancy....we will go over no, low and high tech ways to assess cervical proprioception and also review live case studies of what errors look like when tracked!
Effective Treatment
Research backed strategies to improve proprioception based on join position errors, posture compromise and cervical-ocular-vestibular congruence.
Homework
Fun exercises, innovative interventions and tried and true ELDOAs, you'll leave with actionable insights to enhance your treatment plans.
Meet your instructor
Melissa Biscardi, BScN, MSc, RN, DOMP
Hi! I'm Melissa. I am obsessed with concussion rehabilitation, research and let's be real...anything related to brain recovery and resilience. I am a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto, Acquired Brain Injury Lab. You can follow me on instagram: @concussionrehab.ca where all the fun happens!
Needless to say, I am a self proclaimed Brainiac (actually....someone gave me that name, and I liked it!). If you are also a fellow Brainiac.....Let's get it!
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MOVING THE NEEDLE ON YOUR PATIENTS RECOVERY QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY IS KEY!!!!
Happy Brainiac Students
"My patient has now totally recovered from his tinnitus, thank you for your help with this!"
- Lindsay B, R. Kin
“Melissa's courses always provide me with clinical information and tools to take my concussion care to the next level.”
- Mugi A
Osteopathic Manual Therapist
“After just a few weeks in the Tool Kit my patient had more improvement after one treatment with me than a year working with others. He finally had hope.”
- Melissa K
Osteopathic Manual Therapist