Concussion Clinical Practice Guideline
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
Understanding and Improving Research in mTBI
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
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
Implementation of Progressive Return to Activity Guidelines Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
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