Grabowski, P; Wilson, J; Walker, A; Enz, D; Wang, S
In: Physical Therapy in Sport, vol. 23, pp. 22–30, 2017.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Cardiovascular exercise, Concussion, mild traumatic brain injury, Physical therapy
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title = {Multimodal impairment-based physical therapy for the treatment of patients with post-concussion syndrome: A retrospective analysis on safety and feasibility},
author = {Grabowski, P and Wilson, J and Walker, A and Enz, D and Wang, S},
doi = {10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.06.001},
year = {2017},
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abstract = {Objective Demonstrate implementation, safety and feasibility of multimodal, impairment-based physical therapy (PT) combining vestibular/oculomotor and cervical rehabilitation with sub-symptom threshold exercise for the treatment of patients with post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Setting University hospital outpatient sports medicine facility. Participants Twenty-five patients (12\textendash20 years old) meeting World Health Organization criteria for PCS following sport-related concussion referred for supervised PT consisting of sub-symptom cardiovascular exercise, vestibular/oculomotor and cervical spine rehabilitation. Design Retrospective cohort. Main measures Post-Concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS) total score, maximum symptom-free heart rate (SFHR) during graded exercise testing (GXT), GXT duration, balance error scoring system (BESS) score, and number of adverse events. Results Patients demonstrated a statistically significant decreasing trend (p \< 0.01) for total PCSS scores (pre-PT M = 18.2 (SD = 14.2), post-PT M = 9.1 (SD = 10.8), n = 25). Maximum SFHR achieved on GXT increased 23% (p \< 0.01, n = 14), and BESS errors decreased 52% (p \< 0.01, n = 13). Two patients reported mild symptom exacerbation with aerobic exercise at home, attenuated by adjustment of the home exercise program. Conclusions Multimodal, impairment-based PT is safe and associated with diminishing PCS symptoms. This establishes feasibility for future clinical trials to determine viable treatment approaches to reduce symptoms and improve function while avoiding negative repercussions of physical inactivity and premature return to full activity. © 2016 Elsevier Ltd},
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Grabowski, P; Wilson, J; Walker, A; Enz, D; Wang, S
In: Physical Therapy in Sport, vol. 23, pp. 22–30, 2017.
@article{Grabowski2017,
title = {Multimodal impairment-based physical therapy for the treatment of patients with post-concussion syndrome: A retrospective analysis on safety and feasibility},
author = {Grabowski, P and Wilson, J and Walker, A and Enz, D and Wang, S},
doi = {10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.06.001},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {Physical Therapy in Sport},
volume = {23},
pages = {22--30},
abstract = {Objective Demonstrate implementation, safety and feasibility of multimodal, impairment-based physical therapy (PT) combining vestibular/oculomotor and cervical rehabilitation with sub-symptom threshold exercise for the treatment of patients with post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Setting University hospital outpatient sports medicine facility. Participants Twenty-five patients (12\textendash20 years old) meeting World Health Organization criteria for PCS following sport-related concussion referred for supervised PT consisting of sub-symptom cardiovascular exercise, vestibular/oculomotor and cervical spine rehabilitation. Design Retrospective cohort. Main measures Post-Concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS) total score, maximum symptom-free heart rate (SFHR) during graded exercise testing (GXT), GXT duration, balance error scoring system (BESS) score, and number of adverse events. Results Patients demonstrated a statistically significant decreasing trend (p \< 0.01) for total PCSS scores (pre-PT M = 18.2 (SD = 14.2), post-PT M = 9.1 (SD = 10.8), n = 25). Maximum SFHR achieved on GXT increased 23% (p \< 0.01, n = 14), and BESS errors decreased 52% (p \< 0.01, n = 13). Two patients reported mild symptom exacerbation with aerobic exercise at home, attenuated by adjustment of the home exercise program. Conclusions Multimodal, impairment-based PT is safe and associated with diminishing PCS symptoms. This establishes feasibility for future clinical trials to determine viable treatment approaches to reduce symptoms and improve function while avoiding negative repercussions of physical inactivity and premature return to full activity. © 2016 Elsevier Ltd},
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Grabowski, P; Wilson, J; Walker, A; Enz, D; Wang, S
In: Physical Therapy in Sport, vol. 23, pp. 22–30, 2017.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Cardiovascular exercise, Concussion, mild traumatic brain injury, Physical therapy
@article{Grabowski2017,
title = {Multimodal impairment-based physical therapy for the treatment of patients with post-concussion syndrome: A retrospective analysis on safety and feasibility},
author = {Grabowski, P and Wilson, J and Walker, A and Enz, D and Wang, S},
doi = {10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.06.001},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {Physical Therapy in Sport},
volume = {23},
pages = {22--30},
abstract = {Objective Demonstrate implementation, safety and feasibility of multimodal, impairment-based physical therapy (PT) combining vestibular/oculomotor and cervical rehabilitation with sub-symptom threshold exercise for the treatment of patients with post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Setting University hospital outpatient sports medicine facility. Participants Twenty-five patients (12\textendash20 years old) meeting World Health Organization criteria for PCS following sport-related concussion referred for supervised PT consisting of sub-symptom cardiovascular exercise, vestibular/oculomotor and cervical spine rehabilitation. Design Retrospective cohort. Main measures Post-Concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS) total score, maximum symptom-free heart rate (SFHR) during graded exercise testing (GXT), GXT duration, balance error scoring system (BESS) score, and number of adverse events. Results Patients demonstrated a statistically significant decreasing trend (p \< 0.01) for total PCSS scores (pre-PT M = 18.2 (SD = 14.2), post-PT M = 9.1 (SD = 10.8), n = 25). Maximum SFHR achieved on GXT increased 23% (p \< 0.01, n = 14), and BESS errors decreased 52% (p \< 0.01, n = 13). Two patients reported mild symptom exacerbation with aerobic exercise at home, attenuated by adjustment of the home exercise program. Conclusions Multimodal, impairment-based PT is safe and associated with diminishing PCS symptoms. This establishes feasibility for future clinical trials to determine viable treatment approaches to reduce symptoms and improve function while avoiding negative repercussions of physical inactivity and premature return to full activity. © 2016 Elsevier Ltd},
keywords = {Cardiovascular exercise, Concussion, mild traumatic brain injury, Physical therapy},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}