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Concussion, traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, emphasized exertional rehabilitation, manual therapy manipulations.
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Physical Therapy Management For A Collegiate Football Athlete With Post-Concussion Syndrome – A Case Report, Alyssa Theede
Physical Therapy Management For A Collegiate Football Athlete With Post-Concussion Syndrome – A Case Report, Alyssa Theede
Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects
Background and Purpose: A concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a violent bump, blow or jolt to the head that causes the head and brain to move or slide rapidly back and forth forcefully against the inner walls of the skull. This case study evaluates the effectiveness of physical therapy intervention for post-concussion syndrome and cervical spine hypomobility and pain, and discusses the outcomes experienced by the patient.
Case Description. The patient was an 18-year-old male collegiate football athlete who acquired post-concussion syndrome, and cervical hypomobility and pain physical therapy treatment in an outpatient clinic for …