Emerging Strategies to Identify and Manage Dysautonomia After Brain Injury: A Team Approach

There is growing awareness of dysautonomia related to various diagnoses including autoimmune disorders, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, COVID, and traumatic brain injuries, however, there continues to be a gap in knowledge of best practice for interdisciplinary collaboration in the diagnosis and treatment of dysautonomia. This presentation will include original research for context on the assessment and identification of dysautonomia using a Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test in the mTBI population. Although this study is focused on the protracted mTBI population, the information can be translated across the spectrum of diagnoses associated with dysautonomia. This presentation will aim to define and educate providers on the clinical profile of a patient with suspected dysautonomia to improve awareness, outline clinical interventions including a novel standardized and measurable approach to exercise progression, and discuss patient education to manage symptoms of dysautonomia.