Blood Flow Restriction Concussion
Concussion Post Syndrome
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Concussion Post Syndrome
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language Diagnosis of Post-Concussion Syndrome (medical diagnosis of concussion with symptoms lasting greater than four weeks.
Increased symptoms with physical activity Ages 14-30 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
Focal neurological deficits Exclusion criteria for Blood Flow Restriction (open wounds or fracture, history of clot, impaired circulation or venous compromise, sickle cell anemia, extremity infection, tumor distal to tourniquet placement, cancer, lymphectomy) Migraine history Positive image findings on MRI Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo
Sites / Locations
- Duke Sports Science Institute
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
BFR THEN without BFR
Without BFR THEN with BFR
Will perform exercises with BFR at the first visit and without BFR at the second visit
Will perform exercises without BFR at the first visit and with BFR at the second visit