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Exit Test & Essential Pearls for PTs: Return to Sport Post-Concussion
Join host Meghan Homoky, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, as she sits down with Victoria Kochick, PT, DPT, NCS, AVPT, to discuss the Exit Test and essential pearls for return-to-sport (RTS) testing post-concussion. In this episode, they dive into:
- What the Exit Test is and why it’s crucial for safe RTS
- Bridging the gap between asymptomatic athletes and full game readiness
- Cardiovascular and dynamic components of the Exit Test
- How to identify exertion intolerance, vestibular sensitivities, and deconditioning
- Clinical insights on using the Exit Test for high school, college, and professional athletes
- Future directions for widespread validation and utilization
Whether you’re a physical therapist, athletic trainer, or sports medicine professional, this episode will equip you with practical strategies to enhance concussion clearance and ensure athlete safety.
Target Audience:
Physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, PT students, sports medicine clinicians, concussion specialists, outpatient rehab clinicians, athletic trainers, VA/military rehab professionals