Efficiency of an Active Rehabilitation Intervention in a Slow-to-Recover Paediatric Population following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Pilot Study. (18th December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Imhoff, Sarah; Fait, Philippe; Carrier-Toutant, Frédérike; Boulard, Geneviève
• Other Names: Sullivan S. John Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of sports medicine. Volume 2016(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-12-18
• Subjects: Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.102705
• DOI: 10.1155/2016/5127374
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2356-7651

Abstract

Abstract : 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 aged15 ± 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 lasted49 ± 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 of36.85 ± 23.21 points to4.31 ± 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.