Associations among aerobic physical activity, mild traumatic brain injury history, and health-related quality of life in military service members and Veterans: A LIMBIC-CENC study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is common among military service members. Moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise (MVAE) is a modifiable behavior with potential benefits for individuals following mTBI but is poorly understood for long-term mTBI health.

Objective

To explore the associations between mTBI history and MVAE participation and appreciate their association with health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) among service members and Veterans.

Methods

Data from a larger study were used in these secondary cross-sectional analyses. Lifetime mTBI history (0, 1-2, 3+) was captured via validated structured interviews. Self-reported weekly MVAE (none, below, meeting, or ≥2 times the recommendation) was recorded from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Syste

SUBMITTER: Casola BE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12828639 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature