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Concussions are a significant concern in sports, with an estimated 1.6 to 3.8 million cases in the U.S. annually, many of which go unreported. These traumatic brain injuries result from various impacts, causing symptoms like headaches, dizziness, and memory loss, which can disrupt an athlete's daily life. Recovery typically follows a staged protocol, with professional organizations implementing concussion management guidelines. Despite these measures, athletes often hesitate to report symptoms due to concerns about playing time or team expectations. There is a gap in treatment for concussions as activities of daily living and occupations are not addressed. Occupational therapy can help address these needs to help improve recovery.
Publication Date
Fall 12-2024
Publisher
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Keywords
Occupational therapy, Activities of daily living, Dizziness, Motivation, Brain concussion, Brain injuries, traumatic, Athletes, Memory disorders, Headache, Occupations, Societies
Medical Subject Headings
Occupational therapy, Activities of daily living, Dizziness, Motivation, Brain concussion, Brain injuries, traumatic, Athletes, Memory disorders, Headache, Occupations, Societies
Disciplines
Medical Education | Occupational Therapy | Sports Medicine | Trauma
Recommended Citation
Brown, A., Gutierrez, Z., & Wersal, J. (2024, December 1). Benefits of Occupational Therapy in Concussion Treatment for Professional Athletes. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2024/51
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Comments
This poster was presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in December 2024.