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Autonomic dysfunction following mild traumatic brain injury.

Cali C M Callaway¹, Barry E Kosofsky^2,1

¹Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, New York, USA.

Current Opinion in Neurology

|October 1, 2019

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Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), or concussions, often involve autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction. Graded exercise programs can improve ANS function and symptoms, offering a new treatment approach for concussion recovery.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Sports Medicine
Physiology

Background:

Millions of concussions (mild traumatic brain injuries, mTBI) occur annually, with many unreported.
Current diagnostic tools lack objectivity, and evidence-based treatments are limited for concussed individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent research on mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and its connection to the autonomic nervous system (ANS).
To explore the potential of ANS biomarkers for diagnosing and monitoring concussion recovery.
To evaluate exercise as a treatment for concussion and its impact on ANS function.

Main Methods:

Review of current scientific literature on mTBI, ANS function, and exercise interventions.
Analysis of studies investigating ANS dysfunction following mTBI.
Examination of research on the efficacy of graded exercise programs in concussion management.

Main Results:

Autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction is frequently observed after mTBI and contributes to common concussion symptoms.
ANS dysfunction following mTBI may be linked to diffuse axonal injury affecting brainstem structures.
Graded exercise programs initiated within the first week of concussion improve ANS function and patient symptoms, contrary to previous beliefs.

Conclusions:

Autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction plays a significant role in concussion symptomatology and recovery.
Objective biomarkers related to ANS function can aid in mTBI diagnosis and monitoring.
Exercise is a well-tolerated and effective treatment for acute concussion and postconcussion syndrome (PCS), enhancing ANS function.