This document summarizes a study on the effectiveness of physical and occupational therapy for concussion patients. The study reviewed 8 patients ages 7-18 who received therapy. It found that after therapy, patients improved on measures of dizziness and functional ability, with Dizziness Handicap Inventory scores decreasing by 26.8 points on average and Patient Specific Functional Scale scores increasing by 4.7 points on average. The study demonstrates that physical and occupational therapy can successfully treat concussion patients and reduce their symptoms.
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1. Physical and Occupational
Therapy Intervention for
Concussion Patients
By: Alyssa Sanfilippo, Intern at RWJUH Outpatient Physical &
Occupational Therapy Department
2. According to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)…
In 2010, about 2.5 million million emergency
department visits, hospitalizations, or deaths were
associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the
United States
TBI was a diagnosis in more than 280,000
hospitalizations and 2.2 million emergency department
visits (CDC)
In 2009, about 248,418 children (19 or younger) were
treated in EDs for sports and recreation-related injuries
that included a diagnosis of concussion or TBI (CDC)
3. What is a Concussion?
“Mild traumatic brain injury that briefly impairs
neurological functions” (Schafer & Bull)
Direct, sudden, powerful blows to the head
Cause the brain to bounce inside the skull and can
damage brain tissue
Nerve fibers tear and chemical reactions are altered
Can cause brief unconsciousness
4. Common Causes
Motor vehicle accidents
Sports injuries
Strikes and falls
Penetrating injuries (gunshot wounds)
Violent events (physical abuse)
Direct, sudden, powerful blows to the head
5. Signs and Symptoms
The symptoms of concussion usually fall into 4 categories:
1) Thinking/Remembering
Difficulty thinking clearly, feeling slowed down, difficulty
concentrating and remembering new information
2) Physical
Headaches, fuzzy/blurry vision, nausea/vomiting, dizziness,
sensitivity to light and noise, balance problems, feeling
tired/having low energy
3) Emotional/Mood
Irritability, sadness, more emotional, nervousness or anxiety
4) Sleep
Sleeping more or less than usual, trouble falling asleep
6. Treatment
Physical and/or occupational therapy is a way to
alleviate signs and symptoms
Therapists evaluate patient’s using assessments that
focus on their history, subjective complaints, symptoms,
physical examination, gait and balance, and
occulomotor assessment
Therapists design an individualized treatment program
specific to the patient’s needs
Treatment may include: rest and recovery; restoring
strength and endurance; stopping dizziness and
improving balance; reducing headaches; returning to
normal activity/sport
7. A Study of Physical and Occupational Therapy
Intervention for Concussion Patients
A Retrospective Study on Concussion Patients at
RWJUH Outpatient Physical & Occupational Therapy
Department
Purpose:
To measure and demonstrate the health and functional
benefits resulting from physical and occupational therapy
intervention through a retrospective study of concussion
patients
Study the effectiveness of a fairly new program
8. Methodology
A small-scale retrospective review of 8 concussion
patients, who received occupational or physical therapy
intervention within the past two years, was performed.
The sample size cohort (n=8) consisted of 3 females
and 5 males, aged 7 to 18 years
A review of each patient’s treatment, including tests
and exercises utilized, was performed
Data was drawn from each patient’s initial evaluation
and re-evaluation and then was compared
9. Methodology Continued
The two main outcome measurement tests the therapists
used for concussion patients:
Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) – a 25-item self-
assessment with the purpose to identify difficulties the patient
may be experiencing because of dizziness
• The score totals were used for the study
• The lower the number, the better
Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS) – used to assess
the patient’s functional ability to complete three specific
activities that the patient chooses as their goals for therapy
• The scale is out of ten points
• The total averages of the three activities was used for the study
• The higher the number, the better
10. Outcomes
Of the sample size cohort (n=8), 5 patients received physical
therapy and 3 patients received occupational therapy
Every patient was provided with education and a home exercise
program by their therapist
Most common activities/exercises used in treatment:
Active range of motion activities:
• Cognitive skills development (OT)
• Neural mobilization techniques (OT)
• Proprioceptive activities
• Joint mobilization and protection techniques
Vestibular rehabilitation:
• Aerobic conditioning
• Balance testing (Biodex Balance System) and training
• Vision testing and oculomotor remediation
11. Outcomes Continued
Every patient demonstrated improvement in his/her DHI
and PSFS scores
The average decrease in DHI total scores was 26.8
points
** The lower the score, the better
The average increase in PSFS total average scores
was 4.7/10
All 8 patients’ re-evaluation assessments described
progress that was demonstrated and a decrease of
symptoms after therapy intervention
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Initial Average Score
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Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS) Total Average Scores
13. Evaluation
This retrospective study demonstrates the
effectiveness of physical/occupational therapy
intervention for concussion patients
The data that was compared from before and after
treatment demonstrated improvement for every
selected patient
Limitations of the study:
Some patients had poor attendance
Multiple possible patients to be studied had to be omitted
because they stopped attending therapy before treatment
was completed (no re-evaluation)
15. References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2016, January 22).
Retrieved April 07, 2016, from
http://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/get_the_facts.html
Raad, J. (2014, September 3). Rehab Measures – Dizziness
Handicap Inventory. Retrieved April 07, 2016, from
http://www.rehabmeasures.org/Lists/RehabMeasures/DispForm.as
px?ID=1041
Raad, J. (2014, November 12). Rehab Measures - Patient Specific
Functional Scale. Retrieved April 07, 2016, from
http://www.rehabmeasures.org/Lists/RehabMeasures/DispForm.as
px?ID=890
Schafer, E. P., & Bull, A. A. (2014). Concussion. Magill’S Medical
Guide (Online Edition).
Editor's Notes
Recent studies show that the number of concussions from motor vehicle accidents and falls have decreased, while penetrating injuries (gunshot wounds) and sports-related injuries are on the increase (Schafer & Bull).
Concussions are a common sports injury that often goes unreported.
It has been found that children heal slower than adults.
Concussions are the mildest form of TBIs but they can result in irreversible damage if someone suffers from another head trauma injury before recovering from the initial one.
Symptoms can last for days, weeks, or longer
Some may appear immediately, while others may not be noticeable for days or months after the injury
Some people may not recognize that they are having a problem, making it easy to ignore
The symptoms can cause a disruption of a person’s daily life and well-being