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Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment After Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (CPG+)

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Date: Thursday, April 2, 2020

Overview

This clinical practice guideline provides a set of evidence-based recommendations for physical therapist management of the patients who have experienced a concussive event.

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Resource Details

Date: April 2, 2020
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  CPG

Symptoms & Conditions

Brain Injuries, Concussion

Patient Age

Adolescent (13-18), Adult (25-44), Young Adult (19-24), Middle Aged (45-64), Aged (65+)

Author(s)

Catherine C. Quatman-Yates, Airelle Hunter-Giordano, Kathy K Shimamura, Rob Landel, Bara A. Alsalaheen, Timonthy A. Hane, Karen L. McCulloch

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