The association between sleep and physical activity with persisting post-concussion symptoms among adolescent athletes.

Linda M NeelyKatherine L SmulliganMathew J WingersonCorrine N SeehusenStacey L SimonJulie C WilsonDavid R Howell

Published in: PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation (2022)

More exercise sessions that were >15 minutes in duration during concussion recovery was associated with a lower risk of developing PPCS, while sleep and other physical activity measures were not. Further studies regarding exercise duration and intensity are needed. Clinicians may consider advising patients to optimize sleep and physical activity during concussion recovery. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Keyphrases

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