In this episode, we delve into the important topic of red flags associated with headaches that physical therapists should be aware of. The episode provides an overview of five critical headache red flags that may indicate serious underlying conditions such as subarachnoid hemorrhage, temporal arteritis, stroke or brain tumor, meningitis, and increased intracranial pressure.
00:00 Welcome to PT Snacks Podcast
00:40 Introduction to Headache Red Flags
01:49 Thunderclap Headache: A Medical Emergency
02:40 Headaches in Patients Over 50: Temporal Arteritis
03:23 Neurological Deficits and Headaches
04:09 Fever, Neck Stiffness, and Headaches: Meningitis
04:53 Positional Headaches and Intracranial Pressure
05:48 Conclusion and Additional Resources
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