Telemedicine in rehabilitation is no longer an emerging concept. It is a defining feature of modern clinical practice. For physical therapists, chiropractors, and other licensed rehab professionals working in brain injury and concussion management, the ability to deliver evidence-based virtual care has become a core clinical competency. This course provides the clinical framework, outcome data, and practical tools to support that transition with confidence.

Presented at the International Symposium in Clinical Neuroscience, this course traces the trajectory of telehealth from its early adoption in rural access programs to its current role as a mainstream care delivery model. Clinicians will examine the established benefits documented in peer-reviewed literature, including improved patient adherence, satisfaction outcomes equal to or exceeding in-person care, and the expanding role of digital assessment in concussion rehabilitation. The course also addresses common misconceptions that have limited adoption, offering a reframed perspective grounded in real clinical outcomes.

A significant focus is placed on concussion rehabilitation specifically, a condition uniquely suited for remote and hybrid care due to its emphasis on education, active management, and progressive exercise tolerance. The course reviews how validated assessment tools, including exertion testing protocols developed by leading concussion researchers, can be effectively adapted for virtual delivery while maintaining objective data integrity. Mobile assessment platforms, remote monitoring tools, and behavior change principles are addressed as components of a complete virtual care skill set.

This course is designed for licensed rehabilitation professionals who are already grounded in clinical neuroscience and are ready to extend that expertise into scalable, accessible care models. Whether building a hybrid practice or optimizing an existing virtual workflow, clinicians will leave with a clear, evidence-supported roadmap.

Hilary Johannson is a physical therapist and concussion rehabilitation specialist based in Toronto, with over seven years of focused clinical and research experience in concussion management. Her work spans private practice, sports organizations, and national concussion education initiatives, bridging best-practice science with emerging digital health technology.