Post-concussion syndrome and concussion incidence improved in a pro rugby player following cervical spine rehab: case study and 6-year follow-up
Aim: To report improvements in post-concussion syndrome and concussion incidence following cervical spinal alignment correction. Case presentation: A 27-year-old professional rugby player with 20 documented concussions presented with abnormal cervical spinal alignment and post-concussion syndrome. A...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Aldus Press
2023-09-01
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| Series: | Concussion |
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| Online Access: | https://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/10.2217/cnc-2023-0004 |
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| Summary: | Aim: To report improvements in post-concussion syndrome and concussion incidence following cervical spinal alignment correction. Case presentation: A 27-year-old professional rugby player with 20 documented concussions presented with abnormal cervical spinal alignment and post-concussion syndrome. After 30 sessions of cervical rehabilitation, health outcomes improved. Post-treatment radiographs showed improved cervical lordosis from -13.5° to -37.4° (ideal is -42°) and right head translation from -22.7 to -11.3 mm (ideal is 0 mm). 2-year follow-up radiographs and 6-year follow-up health outcomes showed post-treatment improvements were maintained. The patient reported two documented concussions in the 6 years following treatment while maintaining the same lifestyle and professional rugby career. Conclusion: Correction of abnormal cervical spinal alignment may help athletes with post-concussion syndrome and reduce risk of concussion. |
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| ISSN: | 2056-3299 |