SLP Research Roundtable: Differing Clinical Characteristics in Concussion Recovery: Work, MVC and Sport ... show more

SLP Research Roundtable: Differing Clinical Characteristics in Concussion Recovery: Work, MVC and Sport Description Concussion recovery trajectories can differ widely depending on the context in which the injury occurred. Understanding how injury etiology impacts symptom profiles and clinical presentation can help therapists better tailor treatment planning, education, and outcome expectations. This session will review the article "Differing Clinical Characteristics Among Individuals With Concussions Sustained at Work, in Motor Vehicle Collisions, and Sport" by McPherson et al. (2024). We will compare symptom burden and recovery outcomes across these three groups, with specific attention to shared and unique presentations in physical, vestibular, cognitive, and emotional domains. The session is designed for PTs, OTs, and SLPs working in outpatient or interdisciplinary brain injury rehab settings and will highlight the implications of concussion etiology on team-based evaluation and intervention planning. Suggested Audience: PT/PTA, OT/COTA, SLP Difficulty Level Intermediate – Recommended for clinicians with experience treating concussion and mild TBI. Speakers Anna Dickstein, MS CCC-SLP has a bachelor’s degree in cognitive science and Spanish from the University of Michigan. She completed her master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Anna holds the following certifications: Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD), SPEAK OUT!, Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP), Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS). Anna is a Program Specialist in Outpatient Education at MedStar Health Physical Therapy in Washington, DC. In this role, Anna engages in both clinical services and program development for student training initiatives and developing curricula for MedStar Health's Environment of Learning. Arturo Miguel, PT, MS, MBA is a graduate from Touro College in Long Island, NY.  Arturo practiced in several areas with Northwell Health in NY including acute care, inpatient rehab, brain injury rehab, home care PT and outpatient rehab. Arturo received his certification in balance and vestibular rehab from Emory University in 2008 and has led the balance team at Northwell for 13 years. Arturo is currently growing a neuro/concussion program at the Waugh Chapel Concussion Clinic in Gambrills, MD.  Questions Anna Dickstein, MS, CCC-SLP 202-877-1270 anna.i.dickstein@medstar.net show less