Welcome to

Concussion Care

Mastering Diagnosis & Management of mTBI & PCS

First Edition

100-Credit Hours

Our Team

Dr. Jeff Kutcher

Dr. Jeff Kutcher is a world-renowned expert in concussion diagnosis and management, post-concussion syndrome, and neurological conditions. He serves as the Director of the NBA concussion program and works closely with the NFL and NHL Players’ Associations. He has worked with the U.S. Olympic Ski and Snowboard Team and also aided in the development of the concussion policies of the NCAA.

Dr. Roger Russell, DC, MS, DIANM

Dr. Roger Russell has a Bachelor of Science(BS) in Biology and a Doctorate of Chiropractic (DC) from Palmer College of Chiropractic. He is an Accident Reconstructionist through Northwestern University Traffic Institute and a Master of Science (MS) in Biomechanical Trauma/Healthcare Administration through Lynn University in conjunction with the University of Miami Medical School. Dr. Russell is Board Certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (IANM) and currently serves as the president of the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (AINM). Dr. Russell has been certified nationally in the diagnosis and management of Concussion / mTBI and Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS). Dr. Russell performs permanent impairment ratings, disability ratings, and record reviews. He has lectured extensively on Concussions, Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries, and Post Concussion Syndrome.

Module 1

Current Concepts in Concussion (8 Hours)

Module 2

Basic Brain Neuroanatomy (16 Hours)

Module 3

Amsterdam Consensus 2023 (3 Hours)

Module 4

Sports Concussion Assessment Tools (SCAT 6) (4 Hours)

Module 5

Initial Visit - Concussion / PCS (8 Hours)

Module 6

Neurologic Co-Management (2 Hours)

Module 7

Visit 2: Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test (BCTT) (6 Hours)

Module 8

Visit 3: Vestibulo-Ocular Evaluation (6 Hours)

Module 9

Visit 4: Cervicogenic PCS Evaluation (6 Hours)

Module 10

Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) (3 Hours)

Module 11

Visit 1 Treatment Plan Considerations (7 Hours)

Module 12

Visit 2: Sub-Symptom Threshold Treatment Plan (5 Hours)

Module 13

Visit 3: Vestibulo-Ocular Rehabilitation (8 Hours)

Module 14

Visit 4: Cervicogenic PCS Rehabilitation (4 Hours)

Module 15

Psychological PCS Considerations (3 Hours)

Module 16

Diagnostic Imaging / Testing (4 Hours)

Module 17

Return to Learn (RTL) / Return to Play (RTP) (3 Hours)

Module 18

Miscellaneous (2 Hours)

Concussion Care: Mastering Diagnosis & Management of mTBI & PCS

About the Course

First Care Concussion Diagnostic Clinic is interested in training doctors / therapists who have a special interest in diagnosing and treating mTBI/Concussion and PSaC conditions. There has been a significant expansion of research and literature over the last several years. The treatment of choice used to be "REST" in order to let the brain recover and heal. Research has now dispelled this "do nothing" prescription. Unfortunately, the prescription of "REST" remains the rule rather than the exception. Quite simply, most providers are not up to date on the current methodology of diagnosing and treating these entities.

This book was written by Dr. Roger Russell who has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology, Master of Science (MS) in Biomechanical Trauma / Healthcare Administration through Lynn University in conjunction with the University of Miami Medical School, and a Doctorate of Chiropractic (DC) from Palmer College of Chiropractic. He is an Accident Reconstructionist through Northwestern University Traffic Institute. Dr. Russell is a Board Certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (IANM) and currently serves as the president of the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (IANM). Dr. Russell has been certified nationally in the diagnosis and management of Concussion / mTBI and Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS). Dr. Russell performs permanent impairment ratings and disability evaluations. He has lectured extensively on Concussions, Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries, and Post Concussion Syndrome.

According to Dr. Russell the accurate diagnosis of mTBI/Concussion and/or PCS is very important, particularly in the early stages. There are now several recognized methods of evaluating and treating the sub-components of PCS.