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Efficiency of an Active Rehabilitation Intervention in a Slow-to-Recover Paediatric Population following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Fait, Philippe
Imhoff, Sarah
Carrier-Toutant, Frédérike
Boulard, Geneviève
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
The aim of this study was to identify whether the addition of an individualised Active Rehabilitation Intervention to standard care influences recovery of young patients who are slow-to-recover following a mTBI.
Methods.
Fifteen participants aged 15±2 years received standard care and an individualised Active Rehabilitation Intervention which included (1) low- to high-intensity aerobic training; (2) sport-specific coordination exercises; and (3) therapeutic balance exercises.
The following criteria were used to measure the resolution of signs and symptoms of mTBI: (1) absence of postconcussion symptoms for more than 7 consecutive days; (2) cognitive function corresponding to normative data; and (3) absence of deficits in coordination and balance.
Results.
The Active Rehabilitation Intervention lasted 49±17 days.
The duration of the intervention was correlated with self-reported participation (x-=84.64±19.63%, r=-0.792, p<0.001).
The average postconcussion symptom inventory (PCSI) score went from a total of 36.85±23.21 points to 4.31±5.04 points after the intervention (Z=-3.18, p=0.001).
Conclusion.
A progressive submaximal Active Rehabilitation Intervention may represent an important asset in the recovery of young patients who are slow-to-recover following a mTBI.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Imhoff, Sarah& Fait, Philippe& Carrier-Toutant, Frédérike& Boulard, Geneviève. 2016. Efficiency of an Active Rehabilitation Intervention in a Slow-to-Recover Paediatric Population following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Pilot Study. Journal of Sports Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Imhoff, Sarah…[et al.]. Efficiency of an Active Rehabilitation Intervention in a Slow-to-Recover Paediatric Population following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Pilot Study. Journal of Sports Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110745
American Medical Association (AMA)
Imhoff, Sarah& Fait, Philippe& Carrier-Toutant, Frédérike& Boulard, Geneviève. Efficiency of an Active Rehabilitation Intervention in a Slow-to-Recover Paediatric Population following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Pilot Study. Journal of Sports Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110745
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1110745