@article{ref1,
title="Resolution of concussion symptoms after osteopathic manipulative treatment: a case report",
journal="Journal of the American Osteopathic Association",
year="2016",
author="Guernsey, David T. and Leder, Adena and Yao, Sheldon",
volume="116",
number="3",
pages="e13-e17",
abstract="A concussion is the result of a biomechanical force directed toward the head, causing neurologic dysfunction. The inflammatory response and the production of reactive oxygen species are proposed mechanisms for the symptoms and long-term sequelae of concussion. Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) may help reduce inflammation by improving glymphatic flow. The authors describe the effect of OMT on a patient with mild concussion symptoms, including nausea, dizziness, tinnitus, and imbalance. The patient was evaluated with the Sensory Organization Test before and after undergoing a 25-minute session of OMT. After the session, the patient reported resolution of symptoms, and his sensory organization test score improved by 6 points. The role of OMT must be further investigated as an essential and cost-effective tool in the management of concussions.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0098-6151",
doi="10.7556/jaoa.2016.036",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.7556/jaoa.2016.036"
}