Resolution of Concussion Symptoms After Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment: A Case Report.

Resolution of Concussion Symptoms After Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment: A Case Report.

J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2016 Mar 1;116(3):e13-7

Authors: Guernsey DT, Leder A, Yao S

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.

PMID: 26927914 [PubMed - in process]

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