Concussion Rehab 101 (April 1, 2025)

Presented by: Jenni Diamond 

Occupational therapists are integral to concussion recovery, providing essential, evidence-based care that addresses complex symptoms and individual recovery needs (Harris et al., 2019; Heinekamp et al., 2024). This webinar offers a focused overview of updated concussion rehabilitation guidelines, equipping clinicians with current assessment techniques and effective therapeutic strategies. By attending, participants will strengthen their ability to guide clients through effective, personalized rehabilitation plans, enhancing quality of life and functional outcomes.  Foundational topics in concussion rehabilitation, emphasizing practical applications of updated clinical guidelines, will be covered. Participants will learn about the impacts of concussions and how they influence occupational performance, including challenges with physical, cognitive, emotional and sleep related symptoms. Participants will explore evidence-based assessment tools and learn how to interpret findings to create individualized rehabilitation plans. Key therapeutic approaches, such as active rehabilitation, energy conservation, return to work/school, and cognitive rehabilitation will be discussed, with guidance on adapting these methods to client-specific needs. By the end, participants will have a deeper understanding of holistic, client-centered approaches to enhance recovery outcomes in concussion rehabilitation. 

After taking part in this webinar, participants will be able to: 

1. Identify and describe the impacts of concussion on occupational performance and daily activities.
2. Apply evidence-based assessment tools to evaluate concussion-related functional impairments and use findings to inform individualized rehabilitation plans.
3. Implement therapeutic strategies such as active rehabilitation, energy conservation, return to learn/work, and cognitive rehabilitation to support clients’ successful return to activities. 

Level  Beginner (0-2 years of experience in this specific practice area)