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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) are prevalent, with 24.6% lifetime prevalence as of 2020.
  • Athletic trainers frequently encounter patients at risk for mTBI and persistent postconcussive symptoms.
  • Existing research on aerobic exercise for mTBI primarily focuses on pediatric populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of aerobic exercise versus traditional therapy for reducing mTBI symptoms in adults.
  • To compare the effectiveness of aerobic exercise with physical and cognitive rest for adult mTBI recovery.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic search of four databases was conducted.
  • Three randomized controlled trials comparing aerobic exercise and traditional therapy were identified.
  • Data from these trials were analyzed to compare symptom changes between groups.

Main Results:

  • Two of the three studies found no significant difference in symptom reduction between aerobic exercise and traditional therapy.
  • One study reported decreased symptoms in the group undergoing aerobic exercise.
  • Evidence suggests traditional therapy does not decrease mTBI symptoms more than aerobic exercise.

Conclusions:

  • Current evidence indicates no superior symptom reduction with traditional therapy compared to aerobic exercise for adult mTBI.
  • Aerobic exercise may offer a potential benefit for decreasing mTBI symptoms in adults.
  • The findings are based on Grade A evidence, highlighting strong support for the conclusions.