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Exploring the Essential Features of “Robert Donatelli – Improving Balance & Ocular Motor Function with Concussed Athletes”
In this dynamic recording from the renowned Robert Donatelli, PT, PhD, learn how to actively treat post-concussion symptoms and return your patients back to sports, reaction, and life. With a mixture of video and lecture, you will review the pertinent anatomy and function of the vestibular system with emphasis on ocular motor function and balance training.
Examine how concussions effect the vestibular system and ocular motor system with athletes in relation to their performance, particularly with Cervicogenic Vestibular Dysfunction. Walk away with the proper evaluation tests that can pinpoint which system – somatosensory, vestibular, and vision – has deficits and treatment techniques that can lead to improved performance on and off the field.
Speaker
Robert Donatelli, PhD, PT
Robert Donatelli, PhD, PT is the Director of Out Reach Sports Program in Las Vegas, NV where he works directly with the UNLV hockey team and is responsible for the development of a post-concussion program and assessment and treatment of injuries. During his career, he has worked with an impressive list of sports teams as well as professional and Olympic athletes including Andy Roddick, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Natalie Gublis, the Chinese Olympic Team, and most recently with Dan Uggla of the Washington Nationals. In addition to his accomplishments in the clinical arena, Dr. Donatelli has lectured both nationally and internationally as a keynote and has published over 30 articles in peer reviewed journals and published three textbooks; Physical Therapy of the Shoulder 5th Ed, Orthopedic Physical Therapy 4thed Biomechanics of the Foot and Ankle 2nd Ed and Sports Specific Rehabilitation 1st.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Robert Donatelli is the director of Out Reach Sports Programs. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.
Objectives
- Analyze how ocular motor function relates to performance in athletes
- Evaluate the effect of head concussions on the balance systems
- Differentiate evaluation tests that can pinpoint which system has deficits
- Incorporate all the balance systems, ocular motor, somatosensory, and vision into an exercise program
Outline
The Relationship Between Performance and Ocular Motor Function
- What system is used for Ocular motor functions?
- When do we use the ocular motor system in sports?
- What are the benefits of rehab?
- Indications and contraindications?
The Effect of Head Concussion on the Balance Systems
- Importance of balance in sports
- Rehabilitation concepts in neuromuscular rehab
Evaluation Tests that can Pinpoint Which System has Deficits
Exercise Programs for Athletes
- Perturbation exercises
- Ocular motor exercises
- Dynamic Visual Acuity vs Static Visual Acuity
Target Audience
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Athletic Trainers
- Massage Therapists
Reviews
Jessica H
“slides did not keep pace with presenter. very frustrating.”
Paula F
“Handouts and post test need to be checked for spelling errors.”
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