This CPG was developed in partnership with APTA Orthopedics, Sports and Pediatric sections. The purpose of the concussion CPG is to articulate the potential indications, benefits, and best practices for physical therapy for those individuals who sustain a concussion and have persistent symptoms (greater than two weeks). This CPG was developed in partnership with APTA Orthopedics, Sports and Pediatric sections.
The Clinical Practice Guideline was published in the Journal of Orthopedics and Sports Physical Therapy in April 2020; Volume 50 Issue 4.
The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Knowledge Translation Task Force for the concussion/mTBI CPG created these resources to summarize the recommendations for the components of screening and diagnosis, examination, and intervention. The sheets were organized into these categories to help fast track the user to the category they are interested in. The resources help the clinician maintain an efficient and effective decision-making process in a busy clinic. The user will find a legend and table to help quickly orient the user to the level of evidence related to the recommendation helping the user understand the significance of the recommendation.
Concussion CPG Work Group
Group lead: Karen McColloch
| Contact Person | Employer/Clinical background and expertise |
| Karen McColloch PT, PhD, NCS | Professor and Assistant Director for Distance and Continuing Education University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC |
| Airelle Hunter-Giordano PT, DPT, SCS, OCS | Associate Director of Clinical Services. Director of Sports Physical Therapy Residency; Assistant Professor Newark, DE |
| Catherine Quatman-Yates PT, DPT, PhD | Assistant Professor University of Cincinnati Division of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy - Sports Medicine Cincinnati, OH |
| Bara Alsalaheen PT, PhD | Assistant Professor University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI |
| Kathy Kumagai-Shimamura PT, DPT, NCS, OCS, FAAOMPT | Associate Professor Azusa Pacific University School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences Azusa, CA |
| Rob Landel PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, FAPTA | Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy University of Southern California-Division of Bio kinesiology and Physical Therapy Los Angeles, CA |
