The researchers developed a treadmill test and published a study of their findings in The Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. The test is a combination of the retest reliability and interrater reliability to evaluate the physiological effects of concussion symptoms. The raters achieved 99 percent sensitivity for identifying patients with symptom exacerbation and a specificity of 89 percent for ruling out concussions symptoms.
Athletic trainers and sports medicine specialists can administer the test using only a treadmill and heart rate monitor.
Read the report about concussion testing.
Related Articles on Concussions:
10 Stories for Team Physicians About Concussion Awareness
Most Sports-Related Concussions Occur in Head-to-Head Collisions
5 Things to Know About Concussion Management and Prevention
At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.
