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Effects of exercise on symptoms, vestibular/ocular motor screening and postural stability in a college-aged sample
Ryan N Moran1, Nicholas G Murray2, Michael R Esco3
1Athletic Training Research Laboratory, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA.
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.
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