Handout

Aerobic Exercise Progression for Concussion

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Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

Brain InjurySports and Exercise

References:

  • Haider, M. N., Bezherano, I., Wertheimer, A., Siddiqui, A. H., Horn, E. C., Willer, B. S., & Leddy, J. J. (2020). Exercise for sport-related concussion and persistent Postconcussive symptoms. Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 13(2), 154-160.
  • Sufrinko, A. M., Kontos, A. P., Apps, J. N., McCrea, M., Hickey, R. W., Collins, M. W., & Thomas, D. G. (2017). The effectiveness of prescribed rest depends on initial presentation after concussion. The Journal of Pediatrics, 185, 167-172.
  • Leddy, J. J., Baker, J. G., Kozlowski, K., Bisson, L., & Willer, B. (2011). Reliability of a graded exercise test for assessing recovery from concussion. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 21(2), 89-94.
This is a protocol that can be given to people with concussions to help them reduce concussion symptoms with an evidence based aerobic exercise progression.
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