About the Summit

Sport-related concussion is no longer a silent epidemic. An increasing body of research and media attention has lead to an increased awareness of this injury. The UT Arlington Concussion Summit will bring together the Nation’s leading experts on concussion to discuss what a concussion is, why it occurs, evidence-based diagnosis and management, and cutting edge research addressing this injury. The UT Arlington Concussion Summit is open to physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, emergency medical technicians, coaches, athletic directors, parents, and athletes.
The 2012 UT Arlington Concussion Summit will be held on March 9th and 10th at UT Arlington in the Maverick Activites Center.

Speakers

Keynote Speaker: Daryl Johnston Nicknamed "Moose" by former teammate Babe Laufenberg, Johnston became a full-time starter in 1991 and was a key member of the Cowboys' three Super Bowl winning teams (1993, 1994 and 1996). A two-time Pro Bowl selection in 1993 and 1994 (the first ever Pro Bowl Fullback), he played in 149 consecutive games, including postseasons. Daryl Johnston is now a successful sportscaster for FOX Sports, as a member of FOX's No. 2 broadcast team along with seasoned NFL play-by-play man Dick Stockton. Johnston has contributed time to many charities including the Special Olympics, Children's Cancer Fund, Cystic Fibrosis and Literacy Instruction for Texas (LIFT). He has served as honorary chairman for MDA's "Aisles of Smiles" campaign, an organization he has served for over ten years, and for the American Cancer Society's Gunslingers' Ball. In 1999, Johnston's numerous community service activities led to his nomination for the prestigious "Whizzer White Humanitarian Award."

	Dr. Damond Blueitt: Dr. Blueitt is a primary care physician at Orthopedic Specialty Associates and Texas Health Ben Hogan Sports Medicine. Dr. Blueitt specializes in sport-related concussion, specifically in young athletes.			Dr. Steven Broglio: Dr. Broglio is an assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of Michigan. Dr. Broglio was named the 2010 Freddie H. Fu New Investigator for his work in sport-related concussion.
	Dr. Munro Cullum: Dr. Cullum is a professor and director of neuropsychology at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and conducts research addressing aging and dementia and sport-related concussion in retired professional athletes.			Dr. Michael Ferrara: Dr. Ferrara is a professor and associate dean of research at the University of Georgia. Dr. Ferrara was a co-author of the 2004 National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position Statement on sport-related concussion.
	Dr. Christopher Giza: Dr. Giza is an associate professor of pediatric neurology and neurosurgery in the UCLA Health System. Giza co-authored a landmark paper addressing the pathophysiology of concussion.			Dr. John Hart: Dr. Hart is the medical science director at the Center of Brain Health in Dallas and holds chairs and appointments at The University of Texas at Dallas and UT Southwestern and examines the long-term effects of repeated concussion in NFL athletes.
	Dr. Larry Leverenz: Dr. Leverenz serves as Chair of the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Purdue University. Dr. Leverenz’s research addresses the effects of sub-concussive blows in young athletes using advanced neuroimaging techniques.			Dr. Jacob Resch: Dr. Resch is an assistant professor and director of the brain injury laboratory at UT Arlington. Dr. Resch’s research examines measurement issues with current and innovative measures of sport-related concussion.
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Schedule

Friday, March 9th
4:30 PM - Check-in & Registration
6:00 PM - Welcome & Keynote

Saturday, March 10th
7:00 AM - Check-in & Registration
8:00 AM - Pathophysiology of Concussion, Christopher Giza, M.D.
8:45 AM - The Biomechanics of Concussion, Steve Broglio, Ph.D., ATC
9:30 AM - Current Measures of Concussion, Jacob E. Resch, Ph.D., ATC
10:15 AM - Evidence Based Concussion Assessment, Michael Ferrara, Ph.D., ATC
11:00 AM - Clinical Examination of the Concussed Athlete, Damond Blueitt, M.D.
11:45 AM - Panel Question and Answer Session
12:15 PM - Lunch
1:00 - 3:00 - PM Concurrent Lab Sessions (30 minutes per session)
    • Room 146: Computerized Postural Assessment (NeuroCom Smart Balance Master), Mike Ferrara, Ph.D., ATC
    • Room 133: Computerized Postural Assessment (VSR Sport), Steve Broglio, Ph.D., ATC
    • Room 214: Clinical Examination, Damond Blueitt, M.D.
    • Room 213: Computerized Neuropsychological Assessment, Jacob E.. Resch, Ph.D., ATC
3:15 PM - Neuropsychological Aspects of Concussion, Munro Cullum, Ph.D.
4:00 PM - Sub-concussive Impacts in High School Athletes, Larry Leverenz, Ph.D., ATC
4:45 PM - Cumulative Effects of Concussion, John Hart, M.D.
5:30 PM - Panel Question and Answer Session

Downloads and Registration

The registration form, along with payment and hotel information, is included in the conference brochure, available here.

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