title: Resolution of Concussion Symptoms After Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment: A Case Report.
abstract: A concussion is the result of a biomechanical force directed toward the head, causing neurologic dysfunction. The inflammatory response and the production of reactive oxygen species are proposed mechanisms for the symptoms and long-term sequelae of concussion. Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) may help reduce inflammation by improving glymphatic flow. The authors describe the effect of OMT on a patient with mild concussion symptoms, including nausea, dizziness, tinnitus, and imbalance. The patient was evaluated with the Sensory Organization Test before and after undergoing a 25-minute session of OMT. After the session, the patient reported resolution of symptoms, and his sensory organization test score improved by 6 points. The role of OMT must be further investigated as an essential and cost-effective tool in the management of concussions.
authors.forename: David T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Guernsey
authors.forename: Adena
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Leder
authors.forename: Sheldon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yao
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004244:Dizziness / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D026301:Manipulation, Osteopathic / Q000379:methods*