%0 Journal Article
%T Resolution of concussion symptoms after osteopathic manipulative treatment: a case report
%J Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
%D 2016
%A Guernsey, David T.
%A Leder, Adena
%A Yao, Sheldon
%V 116
%N 3
%P e13-e17
%X 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>
%G en
%I American Osteopathic Association
%@ 0098-6151
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.7556/jaoa.2016.036