[article] in Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy > vol. 49, 11 (Novembre 2019) . - p. 845-854 Titre : | Can the Neck Contribute to Persistent Symptoms Post Concussion? A Prospective Descriptive Case Series | Type de document : | article de périodique | Auteurs : | Ewan Kennedy ; Cathy Chapple, Auteur ; Dusty Quinn, Auteur ; S. Tumilty, Auteur | Année de publication : | 2019 | Article en page(s) : | p. 845-854 | Langues : | Français (fre) | Descripteurs (mots clés) : | [Thésaurus Mesh]Commotion de l'encéphale
| Résumé : | Background
Persistent symptoms post concussion can arise from a range of sources, including the neck. There is little description of neck assessment findings in people with persistent symptoms post concussion.
Objectives
To assess people with persistent symptoms following a concussion and determine whether the neck has also been injured, and to evaluate the potential of the neck to contribute to their symptoms.
Methods
A consecutive series of participants (n = 20) referred for neck assessment were prospectively recruited by 2 providers of a multidisciplinary concussion service for people with persistent symptoms. Data were collected at initial assessment and on completion of neck treatment, which included standard questionnaires (Rivermead Post Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire, Neck Disability Index, Dizziness Handicap Inventory); patient-reported measures of headache, dizziness, and neck pain; physical examination findings; and details of comorbidities.
Results
Participants were evaluated at a mean of 7.5 weeks post concussion (median, 5 weeks). On neck assessment, 90% were considered by the clinician to have a neck problem contributing to their current symptoms. Multiple findings were consistent with this view, including moderate-to-severe Neck Disability Index scores (mean ± SD, 33.4 ± 9.5 points), frequent neck pain (85%), frequent moderate-to-severe pain on occiput-C4 segmental assessment (85%), a positive flexion-rotation test (45%), and muscle tenderness (50%–55%).
Conclusion
Multiple findings were indicative of concurrent neck injury, particularly involving the upper cervical spine. These neck-related findings are important to recognize, as they have the potential to contribute to persistent symptoms post concussion and may respond to neck treatment. This study was prospectively registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12616001183471). | Permalink : | https://bibliotheque.helb-prigogine.be/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id= |
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