title: Programmed Physical Exertion in Recovery From Sports-Related Concussion: A Randomized Pilot Study.
abstract: Although no data exist, general practice recommends only rest following concussion. This randomized clinical trial found that programmed physical exertion during recovery produced no significant differences in recovery time between groups of participants. However, high levels of exertion were deleterious. This study provides initial evidence that moderate physical activity is a safe replacement behavior during recovery.
authors.affiliation: a Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior , University of Nebraska-Lincoln , Lincoln , Nebraska.
authors.forename: Arthur
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Maerlender
authors.forename: Wanda
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Rieman
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lichtenstein
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Condiracci
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009043:Motor Activity; D005082:Physical Exertion; D010865:Pilot Projects; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013177:Sports; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome