This guideline, developed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense for health care professionals, describes the critical decision points in the management and rehabilitation of individuals with post-acute mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). It is formatted as two clinical algorithms with evidence-based recommendations:

• Module A:Initial presentation (>7 days post injury)
• Module B:Management of symptoms persisting >7 days after mild traumatic brain injury

Available companion products include a clinician summary and training webinar as well as a patient summary and provider guidance.

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Other Resources

An APTA guideline, Physical Therapy Evaluations and Treatment After Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, provides evidence-based recommendations for physical therapist management of patients who have experienced a concussive event.

Practice resources developed by the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy include a summary of recommendations and other helpful resources for patients, physicians, and clinicians.