How does the neck contribute to post-concussion symptoms?

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: concussion; neck conditions; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001183471
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Otago

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-08-29
• Last Update Posted: 27 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

These are: Patients presenting through the ACC Concussion service to APM Limited OR Advantage South concussion assessors with persistent (> 10 days) headaches, dizziness and/or neck pain; subjective history suggesting the neck may contribute to their symptoms*; who accept and follow through with a referral for neck assessment and treatment by a Physiotherapist with postgraduate manual therapy training.
*Potential for the neck to contribute to patient’s symptoms will be informed by:
1.Increased neck pain or stiffness since their concussion injury OR
2.Headache consistent with symptoms arising from the neck: headache triggered by neck movement/positioning, or external pressure to the neck/head; restricted neck range of movement; neck, shoulder or arm pain on the same side (Sjaastad, Fredriksen, and Pfaffenrath 1998) OR
3.Dizziness consistent with symptoms arising from the neck: non-rotatory dizziness described as imbalance or unsteadiness; and triggered by neck movements or positions (Reid et al. 2014).

Exclusion Criteria

These are: Contraindications to manual therapy for the neck (e.g. fracture, inflammatory joint conditions, and infection); other significant neurological conditions; patients under the age of 16 years.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified