Brain Guard: Clinical Approaches to Successfully Manage Concussion and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

Webinar Date: January 20, 2022

Sponsored by:

Presenter:
Kristin Hieshetter, DC

Moderator:
Peter Crownfield, Executive Editor of Dynamic Chiropractic

What you will learn:

  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the prevalence of concussion and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in student athletes, veterans, and the general population.
  • Identify risk factors for concussion and CTE, and develop strategies to protect patients and clients.
  • Master the basic clinical testing for diagnosis of brain trauma, and understand the relationship of brain trauma to the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Create protocols to offset the neurometabolic cascade of concussion using low level laser therapy.
  • Design nutritional therapies and supplementation protocols to utilize clinically for rehabilitation of brain injured clientele.
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