Minimal Detectable Change Scores and Factors Associated With Dynamic Exertion Test (EXiT) Performance After Sport-Related Concussion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Factors associated with performance outside of a normative range on dynamic exertion test (EXiT) after sport-related concussion (SRC) remain unknown. This study examined the role of demographic and medical history factors on performance using minimal detectable change (MDC) cutoff scores in athletes being cleared to return to sport (RTS) from SRC.

Hypothesis

Older age, being female, and body mass index (BMI) ≥50th percentile would be associated with worse EXiT performance and with increased likelihood of falling outside the normative MDC score range.

Study design

Cross-sectional.

Level of evidence

Level 3.

Methods

Demographic factors, physiological metrics, performance metrics, symptoms, and ratings of perceived exertion were collected from 55

SUBMITTER: Gomes D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11653372 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature