Effectiveness of return to activity and return to school protocols for children postconcussion: a systematic review.

Carol A DeMatteo E Dimitra BednarSarah RandallKatie Falla

Published in: BMJ open sport & exercise medicine (2020)

The current data support the recommendation that children in the acute stage postconcussion should undergo 1-2 days physical and cognitive rest as they initiate graduated RTA/RTS protocols. Prolonged rest may increase reported symptoms and time to recovery. Further interventional studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of RTA/RTS protocols in youth with concussion.

Keyphrases

physical activity
young adults
mental health
randomized controlled trial
systematic review
respiratory failure
big data
drug induced
intensive care unit
sleep quality
acute respiratory distress syndrome