Let's demystify mTBI - Introduction to Targeted Management of Concussion with Katherine Forch and Dr Olivia Galea

Targeted Management of Concussion is Inner Level's entry level course highlighting the sensorimotor systems of the vestibular, oculomotor and cervical spine and how to assess and manage dysfunction in these systems post-injury. We will also cover autonomic and exercise tolerance testing, and discuss the latest updates from the Amsterdam consensus statement.

Concussion can be complex, and at times overwhelming. Learn some simple strategies to start to decipher which systems are driving your patients' symptoms, and how you can tailor your approach to each individual case.

Inner Level is excited to welcome Dr Olivia Galea to the teaching team for this workshop. Originally from Australia, where she completed her PhD exploring function of the musculoskeletal, sensorimotor and autonomic regulatory systems following mild to moderate traumatic brain injury in the context of clinical recovery. Olivia is a powerhouse in concussion research and has collaborated with familiar names such as Dr Julia Treleaven, Dr Gwen Jull, and Dr Kathryn Schneider.

With a practical, hands-on focus, these workshops are designed to leave you feeling more confident with some useful key skills.

Hosted by Axis Sports Medicine Specialists.

Places are limited and a minimum of two teaching staff will ensure plenty of feedback.

Cost: $310 incl GST (course fee, workbook and assessment resources, morning and afternoon tea, lunch, hot drinks)

Register today to receive payment information and secure your spot as these workshops sell out quickly. 

Any other queries, please contact us on info@innerlevel.co.nz

Lead Presenter bio:

Katherine Forch is the People Lead for the rehabilitation team at Axis Sports Medicine Specialists. She has been part of their concussion team since it began in 2016. She has taught concussion workshops since 2018 to over 400 health professionals around NZ.

Through Inner Level Katherine consults independently, providing baseline assessment and management for the All Blacks and Blues franchises, and conducts education sessions for organisations such as New Zealand Rugby, HPSNZ,  and the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians.

She also lectures at AUT in the undergraduate physiotherapy programme and guest lectures on the PGDip Musculoskeletal programme.

Katherine is currently completing her PhD on return to play testing for sports-related concussion with the support of a fully funded HRC Career Development Award fellowship.

She is known as a relaxed and friendly presenter, with information provided in a clear, simple way and plenty of opportunity for questions.