Brain Injury

Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, knowledge translation/EBP, implementation science, program development)

Complementary Integrative Rehabilitation Medicine

Symposium

(625039) The Future of Concussion Management: Does Cannabis Play a Role?

Presenter(s)

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  Jeff Konin, PhD, PT, ATC, FACSM, FNATA

  Clinical Professor
  Florida International University
  Miami, Florida

Author(s)

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  Adam Scaturro, Team USA

  Team USA Wheelchair Rugby
  USQRA
  Denver, Colorado

Does cannabis play a role in concussion management? Should patients consider using THC or CBD for relief of post-concussion symtoms? Should patients who use marijuana recreational and legally stop any form of intake after sustaining a concussion? These questions and many more will be explored during this very timely topic.

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion, participants will be able to review the world-wide history of cannabis from the earliest centuries to the current state
• Upon completion, participants will be able to differentiate between CBD and THC
• Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the six accepted trajectories of post concussion symptoms
• Upon completion, participants will be able to compare and contrast benefits and risks of cannabis and its potential role with concussion management