Background I developed the passion and interest in Concussion from my first clinical rotation in 2020 and throughout the educational instruction from the UNC DPT program. Furthermore, my background in sports and manual skills helped mold this curiosity in … Read more
Background Prior to beginning physical therapy school, I was employed as a rehabilitation technician at a level 1 trauma center in Charlotte, North Carolina. A few of the physical therapists specialized in treating individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and … Read more
Background Concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a highly prevalent topic in current research, as the recommendations for optimal rest and intervention have significantly changed over even the last decade.1 Physical therapists are well suited to address the … Read more
Progressive Return to Activity for Service Members with Acute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury By: Caroline Cleveland, SPT Background In January 2013, while I was active duty in the Army, I began my prerequisite physical therapy observation hours in the … Read more
Ft. Bragg Intrepid Spirit Process Improvement Project BACKGROUND Intrepid: characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude and endurance; Synonyms: courageous, valiant, fearless, valorous, and simply, brave. (Merriam Webster, 2017) The National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE), which opened in Bethesda, MD … Read more
Implementation of Progressive Return to Activity Guidelines Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Deborah Kenner Source: http://afterdeployment.t2.health.mil/library Overview Eighty-three percent of the brain injuries sustained by service members from 2000-2013 have been classified as mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI). 1 Healthcare providers … Read more
