TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Resolution of concussion symptoms after osteopathic manipulative treatment: a case report
JO  - Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
A1  - Guernsey, David T.
A1  - Leder, Adena
A1  - Yao, Sheldon
SP  - e13
EP  - e17
VL  - 116
IS  - 3
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0098-6151
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.7556/jaoa.2016.036
ID  - ref1
ER  -