Whiplash Traumatology, Neurophysiology, Pain and Treatment Seminar Series: Module 3

Module 3: Neurophysiology

• Neurophysiology

• Concussion Injury Mechanisms

• Coup Counter Coup Injuries

• Pressure Gradient Injuries

• Diffuse Axonal Injuries

• Closed Head Injuries

• Concussion Sub-Types

• Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

• Blood Brain Barrier Disruption

• White Matter Disruption

• Grey Matter Disruption

• Head Injury

• Post-Concussion Syndrome

• General Cognitive Processing Ability

• Reduced Cerebral Metabolism

• Neuropathy Injury Mechanisms

• Human Factors – Steering Wheel

• Crash Factors – Offset Collision

• Vehicle Factors – Seatbelt and Airbag

• Traumatic Stress

• Pain Pathophysiology

• Pain Terminology

• Pain Pathophysiology

• Pain Generators

• Pain Fiber Evaluation and Testing

• Pain Neurotransmitters

• Pain Response

• Inflammation

• Muscle Guarding/Splinting

• Altered Biomechanics

• Digital Algometry Testing

• Nerve Adhesion Testing

• Biomechanics in Pain Assessment

• Neurophysiological Special Testing

• Quantitative Electroencephalography (qEEG)

• Surface Electromyography (sEMG)

• Electromyography (EMG)

• Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV)

• Motor NCV study

• Sensory NCV study

• AMA Guidelines 6° Edition Impairment