ReviewSports health2021
Exercise for Sport-Related Concussion and Persistent Postconcussive Symptoms.
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 41 citations in OpenAlex.
- Implementation of active injury management (AIM) in youth with acute concussion: A randomized controlled trial.Contemporary clinical trials · 2022Trial
- Implementation and Adoption of Telerehabilitation for Treating Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.Journal of neurologic physical therapy : JNPT · 2022Trial
- The Integrated Effect of Physical Activity and Sleep Problems on Concussion Symptom Resolution.Journal of sport rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Physiological evaluation of the Calgary adapted aRm ergometer (CARE) concussion exertion test in adolescent athletes: A repeated-measures observational study.Experimental physiology · 2026Article
- Physiological Outcomes of Physical Activity Interventions in Persistent Postconcussive Symptoms: A Scoping Review.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026Article
- Existing and Potential Therapies for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms in Intimate Partner Violence: A Narrative Review.Brain sciences · 2026Review
- CARE-ing for concussions: Development of the Calgary Adapted aRm Ergometer (CARE) exertion test: A physiological alternative to the Calgary Concussion Cycle Test.Experimental physiology · 2026Article
- Management and Prognosis of Patients with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Narrative Review.Brain sciences · 2026Review
- The Relationship Between Neurocognitive Function and Concussion in Women Professional Football Players: A Cross-Sectional Study.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Post-Concussion Syndrome and Functional Neurological Disorder: Diagnostic Interfaces, Risk Mechanisms, and the Functional Overlay Model.Brain sciences · 2025Review
- Physiological outcomes of physical activity interventions in persistent postconcussive symptoms: a scoping review protocol.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2025Article
- National Athletic Trainers' Association Bridge Statement: Management of Sport-Related Concussion.Journal of athletic training · 2024Article
- Response of Central Nervous System Biomolecules and Systemic Biomarkers to Aerobic Exercise Following Concussion: A Scoping Review of Human and Animal Research.Neurotrauma reports · 2024Article
- Quality of Life Differences in Children and Adolescents With 0, 1 to 2, or 3+ Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms.Journal of athletic training · 2023Article
- A Continuous Aerobic Resistance Exercise Protocol for Concussion Rehabilitation Delivered Remotely via a Mobile App: Feasibility Study.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- The role of the stress system in recovery after traumatic brain injury: A tribute to Bruce S. McEwen.Neurobiology of stress · 2022Article
- Decrease in Plasma miR-27a and miR-221 After Concussion in Australian Football Players.Biomarker insights · 2022Article
- A Remotely Delivered Progressive Walking Intervention for Adults With Persistent Symptoms of a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Feasibility and Exploration of Its Impact.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2022Article
- Loss of Motor Stability After Sports-Related Concussion: Opportunities for Motor Learning Strategies to Reduce Musculoskeletal Injury Risk.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2021Review
- Models for Treating Post-traumatic Headache.Current pain and headache reports · 2021Review
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Abstract
contextEmerging research supports the use of mild to moderate aerobic exercise for treating sport-related concussion (SRC) and persistent postconcussive symptoms (PPCS), yet the current standard of care remains to be strict rest. The purpose of this review is to summarize the existing literature on physical activity and prescribed exercise for SRC and PPCS. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: PubMed and Embase were searched in April of 2019 for studies assessing rest or prescribed exercise for SRC and PPCS. No specific search syntax was used. STUDY
designClinical review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 4.
resultsA majority of studies show that spontaneous physical activity is safe after SRC and that subsymptom threshold aerobic exercise safely speeds up recovery after SRC and reduces symptoms in those with PPCS. Exercise tolerance can safely be assessed using graded exertion test protocols within days of injury, and the degree of early exercise tolerance has diagnostic and prognostic value.
conclusionSubsymptom threshold aerobic exercise is safe and effective for the treatment of SRC as well as in athletes with PPCS. Further research is warranted to establish the most effective method and dose of aerobic exercise for the active treatment of SRC and whether early exercise treatment can prevent PPCS in athletes. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION TAXONOMY: 2.
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