The AAO Journal, 2019/12, 29(4):25-29, type of study: ,cr,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Keywords:

concussion [38]
brain injury [27]
postconcussion symptoms [1]
osteopathic manipulative treatment [3945]
OMT [3924]
case report [736]

Abstract:

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-yearold 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.