The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Concussion Recovery: A Pilot Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to pilot safety and tolerability of a 1-week aerobic exercise program during the post-acute phase of concussion (14-25 days post-injury) by examining adherence, symptom response, and key functional outcomes (e.g., cognition, mood, sleep, postural stability, and neurocognitive performance) in young adults.

Method

A randomized, non-blinded pilot clinical trial was performed to compare the effects of aerobic versus non-aerobic exercise (placebo) in concussion patients. The study enrolled three groups: 1) patients with concussion/mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) randomized to an aerobic exercise intervention performed daily for 1-week, 2) patients with concussion/mTBI randomized to a non-aerobic (stretching and calisthenics) exercise pro

SUBMITTER: Snyder AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8601125 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature