Applying Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment to Postconcussion Syndrome: A Case Report
Concussions are a form of mild traumatic brain injury, which are caused by trauma to the head or body. Symptoms of concussion can include headaches, dizziness, imbalance, and difficulty with concentration, which can persist for weeks, months, or even years after the event. This case report details the treatment of a 17-year-old girl suffering from postconcussion symptoms, which prevented her from full participation in school for 2 months after the injury. The patient’s symptoms greatly improved with the application of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). Treatment focused on balancing and restoring proper proprioceptive input, addressing musculoskeletal restrictions, and improving circulatory and lymphatic flow. Posttreatment, the patient was able to return to full activities at school. This case demonstrates the positive effect of integrating OMT into a case of postconcussion syndrome.Abstract
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Dr. Yao prepared this manuscript as one of the requirements to earn fellowship in the American Academy of Osteopathy. The Committee on Fellowship in the AAO provided peer reviewing for this article, and it was edited to conform to the AAOJ’s style guidelines.