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Registration for our next CCSP® program is open! Online class starts July 1. Visit our website for more information: https://www.dconline.org/certification-programming/ccsp/

Colleagues,

I am currently performing a scholarly research study with Dr. Pat Helma and Kayley Shabin UWS Clinical Intern titled:

Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Chiropractic Education and Practice

The purpose of this study is to examine and compare perceptions, attitudes, and readiness regarding the integration of artificial intelligence within chiropractic education and clinical practice.

We are seeking participation from:

• Licensed practicing Doctors of Chiropractic
• Chiropractic students

The survey is anonymous, involves minimal risk, and requires approximately 5 minutes to complete.

Your perspective, whether supportive, cautious, or uncertain regarding AI, is valuable to this research.

If you meet the eligibility criteria and are willing to participate, please consider completing the survey below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciOwSt-XNuWcs929TypB4Fxt2rNCJYIlPAhIkeqsQYh-japw/viewform

Thank you for contributing to scholarly research within the profession.

William J. Moreau, DC, DACBSP, FACSM

New pediatric concussion research reinforces an important clinical principle 🧠

A recently published prospective controlled study examined orthostatic tachycardia and autonomic responses in adolescents with persistent post-concussion symptoms.

The key clinical takeaway:
Post-concussion symptoms sometimes reflect POTS but the patient should not be labeled as POTS without appropriate autonomic testing. Objective data and careful interpretation matter.

Why this matters in practice:
Dizziness, fatigue, exercise intolerance, and lightheadedness after concussion may reflect autonomic dysfunction without meeting strict diagnostic criteria for POTS. Heart rate alone is not a diagnosis. Clinical context and structured testing are essential.

This is why concussion care cannot rely on checklists or single numbers.

In the DConline Concussion Course, we cover:
• How to interpret orthostatic vital signs after concussion
• When findings do and do not support a POTS diagnosis
• Clinical reasoning around dizziness, exercise intolerance, and symptom provocation
• Evidence-guided decision making for rehabilitation and return to activity

For clinicians managing concussion patients who want a practical, evidence-informed approach, this course is built for real-world care.

🔗 Course information:
[https://www.dconline.org/courses/concussion/](https://www.dconline.org/courses/concussion/)

Reference:
Stein A, Barlow KM. *Orthostatic Tachycardia in Children With and Without Persisting Post-concussion Symptoms Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.*
PMID: 41289731

Clinicians: How are you currently deciding when post-concussion symptoms warrant a POTS diagnosis?