Journal of Anatomy Lee Keidan Alon Barash Ziv Lenzner Chaim G. Pick Ella Been First published: 19 April 2021 https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.13448 Abstract Cervical spinal injury and neck pain are common disorders with wide physical implications. Neck pain and disability are reported to occur in females more often than in males, and chronic or persistent neck pain […]
Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2019 Volume:0 Issue:0 Pages:1–31 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8547 Study Design Prospective case series. Background Persistent post-concussion symptoms can arise from a range of sources, including the neck. There is little description of neck assessment findings in people with persistent post-concussion symptoms. Objectives To assess people with persistent symptoms following […]
Matthew T. Provencher, MD; Rachel M. Frank, MD; Daniel J. Shubert, MD; Anthony Sanchez, BS; Colin P. Murphy, BA; Ross D. Zafonte, DO Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):12-21https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181231-02 Posted January 21, 2019 Abstract Although concussions are common, they are complex, variable, and not entirely understood in terms of pathophysiology and treatment. The incidence of concussion is expected to […]
Musculoskeletal Science & Practice June 2017 Volume 29, Pages 91–98 Ewan Kennedy Highlights The cervical spine may contribute to persistent post-concussion symptoms. Physical examination is important to identify those with a cervicogenic component. Pain on manual segmental testing appears a key feature of a cervicogenic component. Neck treatment appears to benefit neck-related persistent post-concussion symptoms. […]
Authors: Benjamin S. Elkin, PhD Study Design Finite element modeling of experimental data. Background The clinical presentations of whiplash injury and concussion have considerable overlap. Both diagnoses are generally based on presenting signs and symptoms, and a history of neck or head trauma. With incomplete knowledge of the trauma, differentiating between whiplash injury and concussion […]
By Charles Masarsky, DC, FICC Dynamic Chiropractic – August 1, 2015, Vol. 33, Issue 15 Reverse digit span is an easily administered test of attention span. It is a component of theSCAT3 test, which is frequently used to assess concussion.1 It has been part of the armamentarium of cognitive assessment for many years.2 Case evidence […]
Feed a Concussion: Speedy Nutrient Support Offers the Hope of Better Healing June 8, 2015 By Robert Silverman, DC, MS, CCN, CSCS A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that may cause symptoms ranging from a bad headache to altered levels of alertness or unconsciousness. It temporarily interferes with the way your brain works. Concussions […]
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Symposium Presented by Affinity Medical Group Post-concussion Syndrome Rehabilitation Strategies in Practice by Cheryl Pitre M.D
Surg Neurol Int 2014, 5:97 Diminished brain resilience syndrome: A modern day neurological pathology of increased susceptibility to mild brain trauma, concussion, and downstream neurodegeneration Wendy A Morley The number of sports-related concussions has been steadily rising in recent years. Diminished brain resilience syndrome is a term coined by the lead author to describe a […]
Updated October 18, 2014 8:16 PM By BOB GLAUBER Jim McMahon had nearly given up hope, resigned to a lifetime of pain and frightening memory loss. He even considered giving up completely and taking his own life. Before meeting Dr. Raymond Damadian of Woodbury, the pain in the 55-year-old former quarterback’s head was so excruciating, […]
Medscape Medical News > Neurology Sue Hughes July 11, 2014 Story Source The initial component of the first concussion guidelines that are completely evidence based has identified 4 “prevalence indicators” of concussion. They are: Observed and documented disorientation or confusion immediately after the event; Impaired balance within 1 day after injury; Slower reaction time within […]
Medscape Multi-Specialty CHOP Expert Commentary Naomi J. Brown, MD February 03, 2014 Hi. I am Dr. Naomi Brown, pediatric sports medicine specialist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Today I would like to talk about a recent publication in the journal Pediatrics. [1] I am the first author of this study looking at cognitive rest […]
Claire D. Johnson, DC Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Volume 12, Issue 4, December 2013, Pages 216–229 Abstract Objective Concussion is a common sporting injury that may be seen by doctors of chiropractic and should be managed following current practice guidelines. The purpose of this abstract is to present a literature review on chiropractic management of […]
The topic is concussions and the new evidence-based guidelines on its evaluation and management, from the American Academy of Neurology and published in the journal Neurology.
Although athletes with suspected concussions should be benched immediately, their return to play may be handled flexibly according to symptoms and risk of further injury, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology.