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Post-treatment radiographs showed improved cervical lordosis from -13.5\u00b0 to -37.4\u00b0 (ideal is -42\u00b0) and right head translation from -22.7\u00a0to -11.3\u00a0mm (ideal is 0\u00a0mm). 2-year follow-up radiographs and 6-year follow-up health outcomes showed post-treatment improvements were maintained. The patient reported two\u00a0documented concussions in the 6 years following treatment while maintaining the same lifestyle and professional rugby career. 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