Effects of exercise on symptoms, vestibular/ocular motor screening and postural stability in a college-aged sample

Aim: To examine the effects of maximal exercise on symptoms, vestibular/ocular motor screening (VOMS) and postural stability. Methodology: A total of 17 college-aged individuals completed a symptom scale, VOMS and the modified Clinical Test for Sensory Interaction and Balance (m-CTSIB), followed by...

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Main Authors: Ryan N Moran, Nicholas G Murray, Michael R Esco, Ward Dobbs, Jamie McAllister-Deitrick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Aldus Press 2020-06-01
Series:Concussion
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Online Access:https://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/10.2217/cnc-2020-0003
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Summary:Aim: To examine the effects of maximal exercise on symptoms, vestibular/ocular motor screening (VOMS) and postural stability. Methodology: A total of 17 college-aged individuals completed a symptom scale, VOMS and the modified Clinical Test for Sensory Interaction and Balance (m-CTSIB), followed by a graded maximal exercise treadmill test. Assessments were repeated post exercise, 20 and 40 min post-exercise. Results: Significant increases in total symptoms, symptom severity scores and m-CTSIB scores from baseline to immediate post exercise were reported. Following 20-min recovery, improvements were noted on symptoms, visual motion sensitivity on VOMS and m-CTSIB. Conclusion: Symptoms and postural stability are influenced by exercise and following 20 min of rest, returned to baseline, indicating that a period of 20 min following a suspected concussion may be needed to negate exercise effects.
ISSN:2056-3299