LECTURE 5: CONCUSSION

Question 1

calculate HR max:

Answer 1

220-age
*work at 80% of BCTT threshold

Question 2

how long should you exercise with concussion?

Answer 2

30-45 minutes, NOT LONGER than 45 minutes bc we don’t want blood to leave brain too much

Question 3

T or F: resistance training is encouraged during acute phase?

Answer 3

false: DO NOT WANT VALSALVA!
*if insistent, keep lower than 30% 1RM

Question 4

Stop exercise by Rule of Three. What is this?

Answer 4

increase in 3 symptoms (dizziness, headache, nausea, light headed, foggy)
OR
one symptom increases 3 points (0-6 scale)

Question 5

interval training: 30-60 seconds of cardio followed by 2+ minutes of _____

Answer 5

controlled breathing
performed at 50-80% HR max*

Question 6

Why perform interval training with concussion rehab?

Answer 6

really good research!
-good with training SNS system to come back down with PNS

Question 7

HIIT training for concussion should be up to ___ HR max

Answer 7

50-80% 1 RM
ONLY CARDIO VERSION
*20 sec, 10 sec rest

Question 8

proprioception of the cervical spine: why is this important?

Answer 8

whiplash after concussion
if balance between vestib, ocular, cervical is off, then we need to uptrain joint sense! To get better

Question 9

What is the purpose of cognitive exercises for concussion rehab?

Answer 9

Improved cognitive performance (memory, attention, processing speed, executive
function)
* Enhanced neuroplasticity
* Faster recovery time
* Decreased post-concussion symptoms
* Improved QOL

Question 10

headaches are most often caused by:

Answer 10

cervical spine!