Which option describes a triage consideration for movement impairments after concussion?

Which option describes a triage consideration for movement impairments after concussion?

• A. Triage to movement related impairments (PT) or no movement related impairments
• B. Design POC with ICF, self-management, and level of irritability
• C. Refer for further consult
• D. Do nothing

Answer: (A)

Movement impairments after concussion can manifest as dizziness with movement, neck pain upon movement, balance or gait disturbances, and problems with eye movements or vestibular-oculomotor function. A triage approach that immediately classifies individuals as having movement-related impairments (requiring physical therapy) or not is the most efficient way to direct care. If movement impairments are present, PT evaluation and targeted rehabilitation (vestibular, oculomotor, and cervical strategies, plus graded exercise) can address the specific deficits and support faster recovery. If there are no movement-related impairments, PT may not be immediately needed, and other management strategies can be pursued. While planning care that incorporates the ICF framework, self-management, and irritability levels is valuable for ongoing treatment, it does not by itself determine the initial need for PT. Referring for further consult without first assessing movement-related impairment can delay targeted rehab, and doing nothing would overlook a common and treatable issue after concussion.

Movement impairments after concussion can manifest as dizziness with movement, neck pain upon movement, balance or gait disturbances, and problems with eye movements or vestibular-oculomotor function. A triage approach that immediately classifies individuals as having movement-related impairments (requiring physical therapy) or not is the most efficient way to direct care. If movement impairments are present, PT evaluation and targeted rehabilitation (vestibular, oculomotor, and cervical strategies, plus graded exercise) can address the specific deficits and support faster recovery. If there are no movement-related impairments, PT may not be immediately needed, and other management strategies can be pursued.

While planning care that incorporates the ICF framework, self-management, and irritability levels is valuable for ongoing treatment, it does not by itself determine the initial need for PT. Referring for further consult without first assessing movement-related impairment can delay targeted rehab, and doing nothing would overlook a common and treatable issue after concussion.