A - 19 Prime Time for Treatment: Considerations for Active Rehabilitation following Sport-Related Concussion

Abstract Objective The aim of the current study is to examine efficacy physical therapy for concussion treatment. Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted 210 participants (62.9% female), aged 12–22 years (M = 15.27, SD 2.03), who sustained sport-related concussions between 2015–2018 and were referred active rehabilitation treatment at a private practice in New Jersey. Treatment groups assigned based on intake within 12 weeks injury (Early, 84.8%) or after elapsed (Prolonged). Efficacy measured by reduction number severity symptoms (i.e., PCSS, CISS, DHI scores) from (T1) discharge (T2). Moderating variables included presence neck pain (57.1% with pain, 42.4% without) quantity reported modifiers (32.4% none, 34.8% one, 32.9% two+). Results significant scores found T1 T2 complete sample (PCSS: t(165) 11.76, p < 0.001; CISS: t(162) 15.73, functional disability ratings: t(74) 6.393, 0.001). Crosstabs comparison showed symptom (Early: 90%, n 126; Prolonged: 87.5%, 21), no appreciable difference rate groups. duration not moderated modifiers, modifiers. Conclusions Physical appears be an effective intervention, regardless time elapsed,