Research
Concussed Athletes with
Dizziness Needed for Study
Effects of Osteopathic Treatment
in the Vestibular Disturbed, Concussed Athletic Population: A Pilot Study
This study will look at the
effectiveness of osteopathic treatment in those athletes with vestibular
disturbance associated with concussion symptoms.
All subjects will be screened and
followed by a Sport Medicine Physician at the University of Calgary
for this study. All athletes will be
first assessed and then undergo three osteopathic manual treatments consisting
of cranial sacral therapy, myofascial release, osteo-articular and visceral
manipulation in association to the prescription of rest. The athlete will be required to complete
daily symptom questionnaires, and weekly balance testing for a one (1) month
period. The time required of the
participants will be approximately, one, 1 1/2 hour osteopathic assessment and
treatment each week for four weeks.
Inclusion Criteria
·
Male or Female
Athletes between the ages of 18-40
·
Participate in athletic
endeavors at least 4 times/week prior to injury
·
Post Concussive
symptoms with associated vestibular disturbance (balance and dizziness) greater
then
1 month in duration and no
longer then
12 months.
·
Concussion was
secondary to athletic participation (i.e. no MVA mechanisms)
Criteria for Exclusion
-
Known Vestibular
Disease
-
(Menierres Disease,
benign postural vertigo, ear infection)
-
Positive Dix-Hallpike
Maneuver
-
Current use of
Vestibular depressant medication and or vestibular rehabilitation exercises
-
Brain Tumor
-
Braces or fixed dental
retainer
-
TMJ treatment in the
past 12 months
-
Lower extremity
osteo-articular (e.g. ligament sprain, or fracture) injury in past 6
months
-
Surgery in the last 12
months
-
Liver disease
-
Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
If
you know any individual who may be suitable for this study, please contact:
Bonnie Sutter
(403) 220-7036
bsutter@ucalgary.ca
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