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Enjoy a sneak peak of some rehabilitation and return to sport considerations following concussion in the context of AFL.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the pathophysiology of Sport-Related Concussion (SRC)
- Understand the short and long-term impacts of SRC
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of SRC
- Assess a patient with suspected SRC using the SCAT6
- Describe the immediate care requirements of patients who have sustained a SRC
- Advise athletes on a safe return to sport
On & Off Field Assessments
Learn what to assess immediately after a suspected concussion and how to go into a more detailed assessment in the clinic.
Rehabilitation
Understand the stages and nuances of concussion rehab to best prepare your athletes for a return to sport.
Sport-Specific Considerations
Learn how to tailor the return to play stage specific to your athlete's sport.
Laura Fazzari
MSportsPhysio | BPhysio
Laura is a titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist, who has worked across a variety of settings including in hospitals, elite sport and private practice. She graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2008 and more recently completed her Masters of Sports Physiotherapy.
Laura has worked in the Concussion Clinic at Epworth HealthCare since 2018, assessing and treating patients post concussion, both in the acute and chronic phases of their rehab. In an athletic population, this includes a progressive return to sport plan.
Dr Laura Lallenec
MBBS | FASCEP
Dr Laura Lallenec is a Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame in Fremantle in 2012. After completing her residency training at Royal Darwin Hospital and Western Health in Melbourne, she commenced her speciality training in Sports Medicine in 2016 and obtained her fellowship 2020.
Laura has completed an honours degree in Public Health and has specific interests in the use of exercise to improve health and wellbeing, non-operative management of hip and knee osteoarthritis and acute sporting injuries.
She is currently the Chief Medical Officer for Netball Australia, Australian Diamonds Netball Team Doctor and AFLW Medical Director. She has a strong personal background in netball and running.
