The Chiropractic Management of Concussion 

Charles S. Masarsky, D.C., F.I.C.A.

Concussion and Post-Concussion: Relevance of the Chiropractic Adjustment 

There is a widespread understanding within the profession of the general guidelines for care of the concussion patient. These include guidelines for physical and cognitive rest, return, to normal activities, and so forth. What is not sufficiently discussed is the potential role of the chiropractic adjustment itself for victims of concussion and post-concussion syndrome. The following is a brief review of a small sample of the evidence within the clinical literature supporting a role for the chiropractic adjustment in concussion care. The manifestations of concussion that responded under chiropractic care in these papers included deficits in attention, vestibular function, and vision.  

This course will discuss the features of concussion as they are currently understood, including clinical assessment and management.

The doctor of chiropractic can and should play a key role in the assessment and management of the concussion victim. This course is intended as a contribution to the profession’s understanding of this role, to help advance the care of the concussion victim.

Concussion Assessment - VSC

• History
• Red flags for emergency care
• Complicating factors
• Mechanisms of injury

 Physical Examination

• Balance examination
• Memory and attention assessment
• Visual assessment
• Reaction time
• Upper limb coordination

Diagnostic Coding

• Acute Concussion Evaluation form
• Sport Concussion Assessment tool

Concussion Management

• 48 hours, first 10 days and 4 weeks
• Post Concussion Syndrome
• Attention Deficit
• Chronic Traumatic encephalopathy
• Considerations for return to play
• Return to work
• Return to class

A Chiropractic Perspective On Management

• Vestibular Dysfunction
• Slowed reaction time
• Chiropractic Research & Clinical Directions

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