Feasibility of Aerobic Exercise in the Subacute Phase of Recovery From Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Series.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Aerobic exercise is as important for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) as for the general population; however, the approach to aerobic training may require some adaptation. The objective of the trial program was to examine the feasibility of introducing aerobic physical exercise programs into the subacute phase of multidisciplinary rehabilitation from moderate to severe TBI, which includes computerized cognitive training.

Case description

Five individuals undergoing inpatient rehabilitation with moderate or severe TBIs who also have concomitant physical injuries. All of these individuals were in the subacute phase of recovery from TBIs.

Intervention

An 8-week progressive aerobic physical exercise program. Participants were monitored

SUBMITTER: Morris TP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6131086 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature