Title

Vestibular Rehabilitation And Cervical Postural Re-education In A Young Athlete Who Presented With Post-Concussion Syndrome: A Case Report

Creator

Cristen Schmidt, University of New EnglandFollow

Faculty Advisor(s)

G. Noel Squires

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Description

A concussion is a pathophysiological process resulting in neurological impairments in response to a forceful impact directly on or transmitted to the head, neck, or face. ~300,000 concussions occur in high school athletes in the US, making sports 2nd to MVA as leading cause of concussions. Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) occurs when side effects are persistent past the 10 day period. 10% of people will develop PCS following a concussion. In previous research, cervico-vestibular rehabilitation and direct attention to the patient’s intolerance to activity is vital in order to return an athlete back to sport. The purpose of this case report was to describe physical therapy (PT) management and outcomes of a young athlete who sustained PCS.

Publication Date

11-19-2015

Disciplines

Physical Therapy

Related Materials

The case report paper for this poster can be found here:

http://dune.une.edu/pt_studcrpaper/32

Preferred Citation

Schmidt, Cristen, "Vestibular Rehabilitation And Cervical Postural Re-education In A Young Athlete Who Presented With Post-Concussion Syndrome: A Case Report" (2015). Case Report Posters. Poster 61.
https://dune.une.edu/pt_studcrposter/61