Feasibility of Physical Therapy Evaluation Symptom Provocation Tests in Older Adults With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early standard assessment protocols have decreased costs and better identified treatment strategies in individuals with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Clinical practice guidelines contained strong recommendations for the use of provocation tests in evaluating younger adults (<65 y of age). Currently, the recommended protocols and literature regarding tolerance to self-reported and physical exertion outcome testing in older adults (>65 y of age) with mTBI have been limited. To start bridging some of these shortcomings and aid the development of practice guidelines for older adults, this study explored the feasibility of physical therapy evaluation protocols for individuals aged >65 years.

Objective

The study aimed to (1) assess the feasibility and tolerance of

SUBMITTER: Barrett CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12548967 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature