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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2015;40(5):273-8.
doi: 10.1080/87565641.2015.1067706. Epub 2015 Jul 31.

Programmed Physical Exertion in Recovery From Sports-Related Concussion: A Randomized Pilot Study

Arthur Maerlender  1 , Wanda Rieman, Jonathan Lichtenstein, C Condiracci
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Programmed Physical Exertion in Recovery From Sports-Related Concussion: A Randomized Pilot Study

Arthur Maerlender et al. Dev Neuropsychol. 2015.

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.

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