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Poster
Description
The purpose of this research and literature review is to evaluate the recently completed literature to provide guidance to medical providers in the safest and most efficacious treatment options for adolescent patients with concussion and post-concussion syndrome. The literature was searched for studies directly related to adolescents and active therapies such as physical therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, exertional therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. The search time frame implemented was studies completed within the last ten years. Ten studies met the final criteria. The research shows a substantial benefit for immediate cognitive and physical rest following a mTBI. The research suggests that 24-48 hours of immediate cognitive and physical rest provides the most benefit for patients. In addition, the research reviewed has shown that earlier implementation of active therapies such as aerobic exercise, physical therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy can benefit patients recovering from a mTBI and those with post-concussion syndrome.
Department
Physician Assistant Studies
Date of Work
2021
Publication Date
2021
Keywords
Concussion, post-concussion syndrome, physical therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, exertional therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Recommended Citation
Krueger, Breanna R., "Active Therapies in the Management of Concussion and Post-Concussion Syndrome" (2021). Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters. 199.
https://commons.und.edu/pas-grad-posters/199