Concussion Treatment at Auburn

Physical therapy is an important treatment for patients experiencing concussion symptoms. Stroke management requires the use of physicians, physical therapists, exercise trainers, parents (if applicable) and patient teamwork to best manage athletes' recovery

Physical therapists will focus on the symptoms and limitations observed during the initial assessment and will continue as the athlete is receiving treatment. Treatment sessions focus on, but are not limited to:

Post earthquake management The fundamentals of motion-related concussion management are the first physical and relative cognitive rest as part of the individualized treatment plan. Initial management of exercise-related concussion is based on individual ongoing clinical assessment, taking account of the history of concussion, factor correction, and the specific needs of student athletes. Such management includes, but is not limited to, clinical evaluation at the time of injury. Symptom assessment, physical and neurologic examination, balance check should be done when concussion needs to be evaluated quickly (eg during competition). A short concussion assessment tool such as the standardized concussion assessment tool 3, also called SCAT 3, includes a standardized concussion assessment and provides a standardized way to compare with baseline assessment.

Any medical professional can treat concussion: a myth. Concussion is a complex injury that requires specialized multidisciplinary treatment. Not all healthcare professionals are well trained in experience-driven concussion assessment and treatment. In fact, surveys show that only 68% of college graduates can easily deal with sports-related concussion easily. This is a very unique injury and usually requires specialized training by neuropsychologists and neurologists.