More Than a Headache – Understanding Sports Concussions -- virtual and free event
Date and Time
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Wednesday, July 29
6:00-7:00pm
Location
Virtual event hosted by Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Fees/Admission
Free Virtual Community Education talk
Website
Contact Information
Crystal.Mockler@wdhospital.org
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Description
About this Event
Join Dr. Christopher Couture, of Wentworth Health Partners Seacoast Orthopedics & Sport Medicine, as he provides parents, couches, and students an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related concussions in young athletes.
You will hear about the "11 R's" that arise of concussions. You'll also gain an understanding of the basic pathway for concussion management and the importance of Rehabilitation Services for prolonged/complicated sports concussion symptoms.
Presenters
Dr. Christopher Couture
Dr. Couture is experienced in sports medicine, concussion management, and rehabilitation. He is also specially trained to perform many ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal procedures. Specializing in the treatment of all athletes, Dr. Couture serves as the Head Team Physician for UNH Wildcats Athletics. Dr. Couture also serves as a member of the United States Ski & Snowboard Association’s Physician Pool.
Holly Goodell, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Therapist, Wentworth-Douglass Rehabilitation Services
Lindsay Carrier, PT, DPT, CLT, CSRS
Physical Therapist, Wentworth-Douglass Rehabilitation Services
Victoria Hegarty, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Wentworth-Douglass Rehabilitation Services
Eric Goodman, ATC
Athletic Trainer, Wentworth-Douglass Rehabilitation Services
Zoom Webinar Details
Receiving an Eventbrite ticket, secures your space on this Webinar. Preregistering details will be sent to all ticket holders by 5:00 pm on Monday July 27. This will guarantee one button access to the Zoom Webinar and you will receive calendar reminders up to 1 hour before the start of the Webinar.
