In Australia between 2021 – 2022, 37% of hospitalised concussions in children were result of sport. Sport was also involved in the majority of concussions hospitalisations for children 10–15 years of age, with over 3 in 5 hospitalisations for 13–15 year-olds (62%).

Join us in person for the interactive presentation on Sports injuries in school children and youth concentrating on the assessment and management of concussions in general practice settings. Part of Hazelhurst CPD series for GPs

Presented by: Dr Brandi Cole, Specialist Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician and the current team doctor for the Matildas

Topics of discussion, but not limited to:

• assessment and management of concussions
• severity assessment
• making diagnosis and excluding complications
• patient rehab – how and when to progress
• paediatric and adolescent back pain
• return to school and sport activities advice – practical approach and guideline for GPs

Target audience: GPs

Please note the topics and speakers are subject to change. Please check back for updated information.

*Please note GP Registrars who wish to register for CPD events and do not have a member number will need to contact the CPD Department on 1300 986 991