topic 8 - physio intro Flashcards
why is an interdisciplinary approach needed
heterogenous nature of concussion
also very subjective injury
what is the difference between secondary and tertiary prevention
secondary = limiting short term symptoms, proper screening
tertiary = prevent PPCS
what is the role of physio in concussion rehab
restore, maintain, adn make the most of a patients mobility, function, and well being
helps through physical rehab, injury prevention, and health/fitness
precise role depends on specialisation and location
what are the main goals when understanding the current concussion
determine mechanism of injury
initial and ongoing symptom presentation
what medical management has been recommended
any risk or prognostic factors that may contribute to a prolonged recovery
why is building relationships with patients important
want a detailed history to provide the best treatment possible
structured history is the first step to gain a clear understanding of the injury, level of PPCS risk, and develop a hypothesis driven exam
what types of history are important in concussion
past medical history
social history
prior concussion history
