Concussion treatment has largely been absent from guidelines and research. There are an estimated 1.8 to 3.6 million sport-related concussions per year, yet many youth and high school athletes get poor or no treatment. Media focus on the long term effects of concussion has created a culture of fear. Despite significant advancements in our understanding of the injury and treatment protocols, there is little mainstream conversation about current, evidence-based best practices.
The target audience for this activity is:
and any other professionals who treat or counsel patients with possible concussion
After participating in this activity, the learner should be able to:
The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Course opens: Course expires: $30.00Clinical Sports Neuropsychology
Dr. Reynolds is a clinical sports neuropsychologist who specializes in the treatment of sport-related concussions. She is the Director of the Baylor Scott & White Sports Concussion Program at The Star and an adjunct assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Reynolds earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and her master's and doctoral degree in clinical psychology from William James College in Boston. She completed an APA-accredited internship as well as a two-year, APA-accredited postdoctoral residency in Clinical Neuropsychology at the Bedford Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Bedford, Massachusetts. She then completed a specialized fellowship in Sports Neuropsychology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Sports Medicine Concussion Program, where she went on to become faculty as well as the fellowship director.
Dr. Reynolds is the team neuropsychologist for the Dallas Cowboys. In addition, she treats youth, high school, collegiate and professional athletes throughout Texas who have sustained a concussion. She is actively involved in research focused on improving treatment protocols and reducing recovery times from concussion. Dr. Reynolds is a frequently invited lecturer on the topic of sport-related concussion at the local and national level. As a mother of two student-athletes, she is passionate about the benefits of playing team sports in childhood and adolescence.
ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
DESIGNATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
