TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Outcomes following a vestibular rehabilitation and aerobic training program to address persistent post-concussion symptoms
JO  - Journal of allied health
A1  - Moore, Brian M.
A1  - Adams, Joseph T.
A1  - Barakatt, Edward
SP  - e59
EP  - e68
VL  - 45
IS  - 4
N2  - PURPOSE: To describe changes in adults with persistent symptoms and disability following a concussion after completing a supervised home exercise vestibular rehabilitation (VR) program combined with aerobic training. <br><br>METHOD: Participants included 14 consecutive individuals referred for VR within the context of a comprehensive concussion center. Outcome measures were administered at initial evaluation, 3 mos, and 6 mos. Outcome measures included: Rivermead Post-Concussion Questionnaire symptom (RPQ-3) and function (RPQ-13) subcategories, Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC), functional gait assessment (FGA), return to work/study (RTW), and return to activity (RTA). <br><br>RESULTS: At 6 months, all clinical outcome measures were found to be statistically significant or approaching statistical significance: RPQ-3 (p<0.001), RPQ-13 (p<0.004), DHI (p<0.001), ABC (p<0.007), FGA (p<0.001). For return to meaningful activity, associations between time of measure and both RTW (p<0.019) and RTA (p<0.001) were found to be statistically significant or approach statistical significance. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Following 6 months of participation in a supervised home exercise VR program with aerobic training, significant improvements were observed in participants' report of concussion-related symptoms, function, and return to meaningful activities.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0090-7421
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -