People who suffer from continued symptoms of concussion should seek a referral to physical therapy as soon as possible, new research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests.
Oregon Health & Science UniversityDec 19 2024 People who suffer from continued symptoms of concussion should seek a referral to physical therapy as soon as possible, new research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests.
"It means they're balanced-challenged and don't react as quickly as someone with normal reaction times," said senior author Laurie King, Ph.D., PT, MCR, professor of neurology in the OHSU School of Medicine. "If you've had a concussion and you're not reacting as quickly with balance control, it's natural to avoid precarious situations."
"We have people who come in and say they're fine," King said. "Then when we challenge them to turn their head while looking at a fixed point, they're like, 'Whoa, that makes me feel sick.'"In contrast, when physical therapy is delayed, the brain may adapt to the injury by compensating for poor use of sensory information.
Related StoriesThe randomized control trial included 203 people divided into an intervention group that received physical therapy a week after testing into the project, and a control group that started therapy six weeks after testing. Both groups were assessed for balance control after undergoing six weeks of rehabilitation with licensed physical therapists. Participants entered the study two to 12 weeks following their injury.
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