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Cathlyn Corrado¹, Alexander P Peters^2,3, Haley M Chizuk⁴

¹Sports Medicine Department, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York.

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine : Official Journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine

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Summary

A new Pediatric Concussion Treadmill Test (PCTT) helps manage concussions in children aged 5-12. This test aids in diagnosing exercise intolerance and guides recovery, unlike current protocols for older athletes.

Keywords:

concussion exercise treatment pediatrics sport-related concussion subsymptom threshold aerobic exercise

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Pediatric Neurology
Rehabilitation Science

Background:

Graded exertion testing aids concussion management in athletes.
Existing protocols like the Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test are unsuitable for children under 13.
Concussion recovery can be facilitated by individualized aerobic exercise treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a pediatric exertion test protocol for children aged 5-12 with concussion.
To introduce the Pediatric Concussion Treadmill Test (PCTT) as a safe and effective diagnostic tool.
To provide guidelines for safe administration of the PCTT in younger children.

Main Methods:

Utilized a standard, commercially available treadmill.
Implemented age-appropriate walking speeds and symptom-reporting scales.
Developed specific safety guidelines for pediatric use.

Main Results:

The PCTT is designed for patients aged 5 to 12 years with concussion.
The test identifies the presence and severity of concussion-related exercise intolerance.
It facilitates individualized aerobic exercise treatment for faster recovery.

Conclusions:

The PCTT is a practical management tool for pediatric concussion.
It addresses the limitations of existing exertion tests in younger populations.
The PCTT is a valuable component of a comprehensive concussion evaluation in children.