Episode VIII #APTACSM Edition w/Dr. Karen Skop PT, DPT: Physical Therapy & Concussion Mngmt Part I

Concussion Corner is your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport. *This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*Dr. Karen Skop, PT, DPT, serves as a faculty for both the orthopedic and neurological residency program James Haley PolyTrauma Center in Tampa Fl. She has been working in the field of vestibular/balance rehabilitation, sports and orthopedics since 2000. This diversity in clinical experience makes her well suited to manage complex concussion / mild TBI population. She currently works in their post-deployment/mild TBI program (PREP) as well as an outpatient vestibular clinic. Dr. Skop serves as a consultant throughout the hospital system to assist with the management of "dizzy" clientele. She has successfully completed all 4 APTA sponsored vestibular clinical competencies and holds a leadership role within the APTA Neurology Section, Vestibular SIG. She is a nationally nominated member of the Vestibular Rehabilitation Clinical Practice Guideline task force. Dr. Skop holds an adjunct faculty position at University of South Florida, Morsani College of medicine, and lectures nationally through North American Seminars on the topic of TBI and Concussion Management. Her current research interest includes cervical, visual, auditory, vestibular dysfunction associated with traumatic brain injury, assessment and interventions.Reach out to her on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/kskopconcussionhttp://vestibular.org/understanding-vestibular-disorder/symptomshttp://www.neuropt.org/Healthclick https://www.healthclick.com/courses/traumatic-brain-injury-evidence-based-continuing-education-course.phpEmory Vestibular Course MD/PT/OT: https://www.emorydpt.org/ce-about-us/live-courses/