PRI For Concussion

Course Description: 3 Hours (.3 CEUs) $49, 30 Days Unlimited Access    This course will detail what primitive reflexes (PR) are, their prior use in vision therapy, TBI, and childhood development and how this information is relevant in the treatment of concussions. PR integration (PRI) is a new treatment paradigm and an exciting tool for both acute injuries as well as protracted recovery. Emerging research is demonstrating the need of evaluation and reintegration therapy for disinhibited PRs in individuals with concussions. The majority of research is currently focused on the identification, epidemiology, and return to sport processes for concussions leaving the most important aspect misunderstood – how do we recover fully from concussions? This cou rse on PRI will serve to educate the provider on how to effectively screen for the presence of PRs and how to reintegrate these reflexes to improve patient outcomes. PRI can start as early as 48 hours post-concussion and is a skillset you can begin to use immediately following this course. There is limited risk in the treatment of PR when present and thus, is an excellent entry level skill for any therapist treating concussions.

Course Objectives:

Following completion of this course, the learner will demonstrate:

 

1) Understand what primitive reflexes are and their role in the concussed population
2) Demonstrate a functional understanding of vertical integration and the impact disruption can cause
3) Complete a screen utilizing the PRST-m
4) Ability to progress PRI exercises efficiently
5) Ability to integrate PRI into daily practice at the completion of this course