EFFECTS OF WALKING VERSUS COMPLETING A NEUROCOGNITIVE TASK, ON END-TIDAL CARBON DIOXIDE AFTER CONCUSSION – A PILOT STUDY

Authors

Patrick Siedlecki, Lakehead University, CanadaFollow
Paolo Sanzo, Lakehead University, Canada
Carlos Zerpa, Lakehead University, Canada
Ian Newhouse, Lakehead University, Canada

Category

Injury prevention

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

This study examined differences between healthy and concussed participants when performing a neuropsychological and physical task on measures of end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO₂). Twenty-two participants (17 healthy; 5 concussed) completed the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Test (ImPACT) battery and walked on a treadmill at two walking speeds. A CapnoTrainer© measured ETCO₂ during the tasks. Statistically significant main effects were observed for task (F(1,20)=5.332, p<0.032; F(2,38)=52.305, p<0.001) and group (F(1,20)=14.388, p<0.001; F(1,19)=8.283, p<0.01) in ETCO₂ during the cognitive and physical tasks, respectively. Abnormal ETCO₂ levels may occur after concussion, therefore, future investigations are warranted.

Recommended Citation

Siedlecki, Patrick; Sanzo, Paolo; Zerpa, Carlos; and Newhouse, Ian (2018) "EFFECTS OF WALKING VERSUS COMPLETING A NEUROCOGNITIVE TASK, ON END-TIDAL CARBON DIOXIDE AFTER CONCUSSION – A PILOT STUDY," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 36: Iss. 1, Article 165.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol36/iss1/165