Where
University of Waterloo, Applied Health SciencesApplied Health Sciences (AHS), 200 University Ave.
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G5
Driving Directions
Get Your Head in the Game
Concussion Symposium
Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 1-5pm
University of Waterloo, Health Sciences Building
(AHS 1689 Lecture Theatre & Lobby)
EVENT GOLD SPONSOR
Special Guest Speaker: Ben Fanelli
The Healing Ability of Support and Education
Ben Fanelli experienced a severe traumatic brain injury when playing hockey in the Ontario Hockey League. He is going to share his story on how he recovered and returned to play again. Due to his astounding recovery, Ben believes it is his duty to make an impact in the concussion recovery field and other fields where people are in need of hope and motivation. Ben is making this impact through the EMPWR foundation and through HeroicMinds
Symposium Program
WELCOME/INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
Session 1: Canadian Concussion Perspectives
Parachute Canada' s Concussion Protocol Harmonization Project
- Dr. Alison MacPherson
- Dr. Alison MacPherson
The Healing Ability of Support & Education - Ben Fanelli
Panel Q&A
Session 2: Concussion - Diagnosis and Management
Concussion 101: The Basics - Dr. Laura Purcell
Concussion & the Eyes - Dr. Kristine Dalton
Feeling Your Way Through Concussion - Dr. John McCuaig
Panel Q&A
BREAK
Session 3: Return to School/Sport
Life after Concussion - Dr. Laura Purcell
Concussion Managment Procedures & Protocols - Andy Lavell, WRDSB
Exercise in Concussion Rehab - Meaghan Adams, PT
The View from the Sidelines - Rob Burns, CAT(C)
Panel Q&A
CLOSING REMARKS
COST: Free but registration required.
For more details, including speaker profiles & presentations, please visit GRSM Concussion Symposium webpage.