In his Rehab Exercise and Sports Therapy (REST) Podcast, University Orthopedics Physical Therapist Dan Bien discusses the role of therapy related to various orthopedic injuries and surgeries.
Caroline Guglielmo, PT, DPT, from the Sports Concussion Rehabilitation Center at University Orthopedics, joins host Dan Bien on the PT Podcast to discuss sports concussion and how physical therapy can help in recovery.
Topics covered include:
- :58 – Bio/background of Caroline
- 3:10 – Concussion recovery timeline
- 5:50 – When to see a rehab professional
- 8:30 – What initial exam of concussion looks like
- 15:10 – The use of baseline testing
- 20:30 – Gender differences in concussion
- 24:00 – The impact of learning disabilities on recovery
- 27:20 – What rehabilitation looks like
- 32:50 – Concussion pathology
- 36:00 – Evolution of concussion rehab
- 42:39 – Identifying concussion when it happens
- 46:00 – Educational resources
About Caroline Guglielmo, PT, DPT
Caroline Guglielmo is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializing in the treatment of concussions at the University Orthopedics Sports Concussion Rehabilitation Center. She has worked with players from the Providence Bruins, Brown University athletes, as well as many other student-athletes in Rhode Island. Her goal is to help improve the quality of life and performance of each concussed patient she works with and facilitate improved neurological and brain function to prevent increased risk of future concussion or other subsequent injuries that can occur as a result of persistent underlying deficits. Caroline sees patients at Kettle Point in East Providence and our East Greenwich location.
About Dan Bien
Dan Bien is a physical therapist at our Kettle Point Campus in East Providence. Dan has worked at University Orthopedics since 2006 and serves as the Coordinator of Clinical Education for the physical therapy department.
Dan is currently recognized as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and a Credentialed Clinical Instructor by the American Physical Therapy Association.
