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

http://wdhospital.org

Contact Information

Crystal.Mockler@wdhospital.org
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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.

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