by Dr. DeFabio DC, DACRB, DACBSP, DABCO

Donald C. DeFabio, DC, DACRB, DACBSP, DABCO is a 1984 graduate of New York Chiropractic College and currently serves as Director of Chiropractic Services at DeFabio Spine and Sports Rehab. He is triple board certified in Chiropractic Orthopedics, Physical Rehabilitation and Sports injuries as well as maintaining additional certifications as a corrective and performance enhancement specialist (NASM), Stecco Fascial Manipulation, ART, Graston, SMFA, FATKR and MUA.

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This two-hour presentation will discuss evaluation, management and treatment of common sports injuries in the elementary and middle school pediatric population. Evaluation will involve a thorough and detailed history, exam and differential diagnosis of common conditions. Management will focus on chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue treatment and taping/bracing. Additional discussion will involve red flags, referral and co-management.

Register to attend this series of courses presented by the ACA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics and the Sports Council and receive 25% off each webinar as a member of these specialty councils! To receive this discount, use the code: JNT25

Learning Objectives:

Understand how to evaluate common sports injuries in the elementary/middle school age pediatric population.

Understand how to create a management plan for pediatric sports injuries including treatment recommendations, imaging and co-management.

Be able to perform common extremity adjustments, soft tissue treatment and taping of common pediatric sports injuries.

PACE ID: 091523

This 1-hour webinar will provide the current understanding of concussion pathophysiology and an overview of clinical guidelines relating to diagnosing and managing head trauma in the pediatrics and adolescent population. The presentation will cover the best practices for return-to-learn and return-to-play criteria and a review of concussion prevention technologies.

Register to attend this series of courses presented by the ACA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics and the Sports Council and receive 25% off each webinar as a member of these specialty councils! To receive this discount, use the code: JNT25

Learning Objectives:

Describe the current pathophysiological understanding of concussions to their patients.

Recognize signs and symptoms that may lead to prolonged recovery in pediatric and adolescent patients.

Explain the proposed methods behind concussion prevention and if any methods are successful in preventing concussions.

Create a return-to-learn plan for patients based on the current clinical guidelines.

PACE ID: 101023