Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
PT Management of Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms
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Are you aware that a person can have persistent symptoms for months or even years after a concussion? Can you recognize the symptoms and provide the necessary intervention to support these patients in their recovery? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Danit Macklin, a concussion specialist, about key characteristics of persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS) and effective interventions for adults and older adults.
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(01:53) Takeaways from Today’s Discussion
(02:22) Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms and Prevalence
(05:03) Risk Factors Associated with PPCS
(06:14) Treatment Approach Based on the Clinical Practice Guideline
(08:31) The Importance of Early Education: A Case Example
(13:50) Grounding Exercises and Meditation
(15:37) Motor Function Treatment
(20:07) Vestibular and Oculomotor Treatment
(34:34) Interdisciplinary Care and Collaborative Opportunities
(37:47) Sleep Hygiene Techniques
(40:04) Treating the Cervical Spine: A Case Example
(46:08) Addressing Exertion Symptoms: A Case Example
(52:21) Confusing Presentation of Older Adult: A Case Example
(56:14) Treating Patients for PPCS with Cognitive Impairment
(57:52) Referrals for Persistent Symptoms
(58:50) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Danit Macklin, PT, DPT, ITPT.
The content for this course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.
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Resources
See additional Relias courses for more information on concussion.
Clinical Practice Guideline: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2020.0301
Headache Impact Test (HIT): https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5615114ee4b0c5764cd969fa/t/58b8243546c3c446152c981f/1488462901563/HIT6+Headache_Impact_Test_Questionnaire.pdf
Cervical Joint Position Error (membership required):
Neck Disability Index (NDI): https://www.smcnd.org/assets/docs/pt/neck_disability_index.pdf
Possible Diagnoses Codes to Use with PPCS:
Diagnoses Codes
Codes you may use when treating patients with PPCS:
- OXOA Concussion without LOC, initial encounter
- OX9A Concussion with LOC, initial encounter
- 309 Post-traumatic headache, unspecified, not intractable
- 301 Post-traumatic headache, unspecified, intractable
- 81 Unsteadiness on Feet
- R42 Dizziness and Giddiness
- 19 Visual Disturbances