TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - A conceptual model for physical therapists treating athletes with protracted recovery following a concussion
JO  - International journal of sports physical therapy
A1  - Lundblad, Mark
SP  - 286
EP  - 296
VL  - 12
IS  - 2
N2  - Sports-related concussions are receiving growing attention in healthcare. Most concussions resolve spontaneously with little or no treatment, but twenty percent of concussions take longer than three weeks to resolve. In some cases, symptoms can last for five years following a traumatic brain injury. Physical Therapists have unique skills that can assist patients experiencing protracted recovery. The purpose of this clinical commentary is to describe a new conceptual model that provides a framework for Physical Therapy management of patients with protracted recovery following a sports-related concussion. The end product is a visual diagram that represents the full scope of clinical practice that Physical Therapy can provide to an athlete following a concussion. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 5.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2159-2896
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -