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Banging Out Concussions: The Role of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in Post-Concussion Syndrome in Children

Journal: The AAO Journal Date: 2023/06, 33(2):Pages: 15-16. doi: Subito , type of study: case report

Full text    (https://meridian.allenpress.com/aaoj/article/33/2/10/493538/LBORC-NUFA-Poster-Abstracts-2023-Residents)

Keywords:

case report [514]
children [228]
concussion [29]
OMT [2951]
osteopathic manipulative treatment [2973]
pediatrics [375]
post-concussion syndrome [4]

Abstract:

Introduction/Background: Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) can have a significant and wide range of impact on children. This condition is characterized by a variety of symptoms that can persist for weeks or even months after a concussion and can interfere with a child’s ability to participate in activities, attend school, and interact with friends and family. It is important for children with PCS to receive appropriate medical care and support in order to manage their symptoms and prevent further complications. Case: This case involves a 6-year-old child who presented with a history of severe concussion 18 months prior from a tree branch falling on his head. His PCS symptoms involved dizziness, slowed response time, head/ neck/shoulder pain, and cognitive impairment. Over the next 1.5 years, the patient was treated with Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), including osteopathy in the cranial field, balanced ligamentous tension, and myofascial release. Results: Throughout the time at OMT clinic, the patient and his mother endorsed gradual and sustained improvement of his PCS symptoms. The patient’s dizziness, cognitive impairments, and head/neck/shoulder pain had significantly improved, which correlated with the reduction of severe somatic dysfunction initially found, such as the sphenobasilar synchondrosis compression and decreased motion in the sacrum. Discussion: This 6-year-old child with PCS found sustained improvement in their physical and mental symptoms through OMT. Although limited to only one patient, this case study demonstrates the benefit and role that OMT has in treating children with PCS, as it provides a non-invasive modality to alleviate a multitude of physical and mental symptoms.


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