SPINEPASS: SPINE Self-management Techniques for Persistent Headache After Concussion: Physical Therapy Targeting Autonomic and Dura Mater Function.

SPINEPASS consists of a core set of three daily exercises integrated into daily activities to improve/restore overall spinal and dural mobility and or stability. It also provides training in the use of specific tools to be used as needed to address symptoms as they occur. Treatment can also include spinal manual therapy and other exercises to enhance the tools, but the emphasis is on self-management.

The cervical therapy for standard Physical Therapy will be based on impairments found but could include cervical and or thoracic manual therapy, exercises to improve segmental range of motion, exercises for cervical and axioscapular neuromotor retraining, and specific cervical related sensorimotor control exercises such as proprioceptive retraining. A home program of exercises tailored for the individual will be provided.