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Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test
- a novel idea I came across at #FISIC19, opinions welcome!
Theory: #Concussions are macro-physiological insults involving the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Autonomic dysfunction
Concussion Sx 
Dx tool + role in re-training the ANS
- a novel idea I came across at #FISIC19, opinions welcome!
Theory: #Concussions are macro-physiological insults involving the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Autonomic dysfunction
Concussion Sx Dx tool + role in re-training the ANS
Presented Buffalo Protocol + Numbers:
Validated in sporting pop 13-30yrs
Sensitivity 99% & Specificity 89%
x45 more likely to suffer prolonged Sx, if get Sx on test at <135bpm
23.5% faster recovery in aerobic rehab vs placebo
#FISIC19 @Theo_Farley @FortiusClinicUK
Validated in sporting pop 13-30yrs Sensitivity 99% & Specificity 89% x45 more likely to suffer prolonged Sx, if get Sx on test at <135bpm 23.5% faster recovery in aerobic rehab vs placebo #FISIC19 @Theo_Farley @FortiusClinicUK
The Buffalo protocol's role in concussion Mx
Fits well into Stage
of the GRTP protocol
Mounting evidence, that early sub-threshold exercise post-concussion is safe & beneficial
Greatest benefit to athletes maybe psychological
#FISIC19 @Theo_Farley @FortiusClinicUK
Fits well into Stage
of the GRTP protocolMounting evidence, that early sub-threshold exercise post-concussion is safe & beneficial
Greatest benefit to athletes maybe psychological
#FISIC19 @Theo_Farley @FortiusClinicUK
