Participation in Physical Activity at Time of Presentation to a Specialty Concussion Clinic Is Associated With Shorter Time to Recovery.

Alexis M CoslickKaitlyn E ChinLuther G KalbBeth S SlomineStacy J Suskauer

Published in: PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation (2020)

These data add to growing evidence that progressive physical activity during recovery from concussion does not appear to be harmful. Physical activity represents a modifiable variable in recovery, and physicians can potentially expedite symptomatic recovery by recommending noncontact physical activity as tolerated during concussion recovery.

Keyphrases

physical activity
body mass index
primary care
mild traumatic brain injury
sleep quality
artificial intelligence