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presented by Anne Mucha, DPT, MS, NCS and Susan Whitney, DPT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA
Financial:
Dr. Whitney is a consultant for three Department of Defense grants related to concussion with IAI, inc. She also teaches a continuing education course with Michael Schubert, PT, PhD.
Dr. Mucha is a provider of continuing education courses for APTA and other entities.
Nonfinancial:
Dr. Whitney is vice president of the International Neurological Physiotherapy Group of WCPT.
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Anne Mucha, DPT, MS, NCS
Anne Mucha is the coordinator of vestibular rehabilitation for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sports Medicine Concussion Program and Centers for Rehab Services. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy with advanced certification in vestibular rehabilitation. With more than 20 years of experience treating individuals with neurologic conditions, she is also…
Read full bioSusan Whitney, DPT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA
Susan L. Whitney received her PhD in motor development/motor learning from the University of Pittsburgh, her professional physical therapy education from Temple University in Philadelphia, and her DPT from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Currently, she is a professor in physical therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and treats clinically for the…
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1. Management of Anxiety and Mood Profiles Following a Concussion
Many patients who have experienced a concussion demonstrate some form of anxiety or mood dysregulation. This chapter illustrates practical ways for therapists to successfully manage patients who have mood profiles through discussion of a case.
2. Management of the Migraine Profile Following a Concussion
Patients who experience migraines often take longer to recover from a concussion. Therapists who understand migraine management (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic) can achieve better outcomes for their patients with migraine profiles following a concussion. This chapter presents a case in which migraine treatment strategies are effectively implemented.
3. Management of Sleep Disorders Following a Concussion
Sleep dysregulation is particularly prevalent in patients with mood and migraine profiles after a concussion. Poor sleep has potential to exacerbate and lengthen concussion recovery. In this chapter, a discussion of managing sleep disorders is illustrated through a patient case.
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