Exit Test & Essential Pearls for PTs: Return to Sport Post-Concussion
APTA Orthopedics Podcasts - Previously Ortho StaticShow Notes
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
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