An Exploratory Analysis of Physical Examination Subtypes in Pediatric Athletes With Concussion.

Jacob I McPhersonAmanda C MarshAdam CunninghamJohn J LeddyCathlyn CorradoZaheerud D CheemaMuhammad S Z NazirAndrew S NowakOsman FarooqBarry S WillerMohammad N Haider

Published in: Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine (2024)

Although we identified 3 physical examination subtypes, it seemed that physical examination findings alone are not enough to define subtypes that are both statistically supported and clinically relevant, likely because they do not include symptoms, assessment of mood or cognitive problems, or graded exertion testing.

Keyphrases

mental health
physical activity
bipolar disorder
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
young adults
mild traumatic brain injury
high school