2021 AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting Recordings-AASPT Exchange Lecture: Rehabilitation After Concussion to Prevent Further Injury

AASPT Exchange Lecture: Rehabilitation After Concussion to Prevent Further Injury

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the long-term consequences of concussions. They explain that even after athletes have returned to play and their symptoms have resolved, there are often subtle deficits that go undetected. These deficits can affect cognitive function, joint coordination, and gait patterns, making athletes more susceptible to lower extremity injuries such as muscle strains, sprains, and ACL tears. The speaker also notes that athletes with a history of multiple concussions are at an even higher risk of lower extremity injuries. The video suggests implementing lower extremity injury prevention programs and incorporating eccentric exercises and motor tasks with cognitive and visual components into the rehabilitation process to reduce the risk of these injuries. The speaker emphasizes the need for individualized treatment and encourages healthcare providers to consider the potential impact of concussions on injury risk, even in patients who don't have a primary diagnosis of concussion.

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Bobby Jean Lee, PT, DPT, CSCS

Keywords

consequences of concussions

subtle deficits

lower extremity injuries

multiple concussions

rehabilitation process