TBICoE approach to concussion rehabilitation in service members and veterans.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), is a condition with unique ties to military service. Service members (SMs) are inherently at a higher risk for concussive injuries due to the intense physical training environment and combat operational tempo required to serve. The Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBICoE) is the US Department of Defense authority on this condition and provides a thorough approach to management of concussion and associated symptom sequela.

Objectives

This article seeks to review the TBICoE approach to the management and rehabilitation of military SMs with mTBI, and highlight resources available to military medical providers.

Methods

The authors reviewed evidence and TBICoE resources to provide this com

SUBMITTER: Gano A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11612931 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature