Let's demystify Sports-related mTBI with Katherine Forch

After a refresh of the teaching content, the Inner Level team is proud to bring a full-day workshop specific to clinicians working with sports-related concussion. 

This course is designed for clinicians who want to improve their confidence assessing and managing acute injuries, and have a key role working with non-complex patients. 

Recognition of the value of physiotherapy at all stages of a concussion is growing. Some patients need interdisciplinary, complex input - but many don't. Learn how to triage, and set your patients up with a plan from day one to maximise their chances of a good outcome. 

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.

Content will include: 

Recognition, sideline management, and assessment of red flags

Acute management planning

Advice and education to the patient

Screening for involvement of the cervical, vestibular, oculomotor, autonomic systems as well as mood disorders

Key prognostic indicators from your assessment findings

Case studies - including professional and community level athletes

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: $295 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

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 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.