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Physical Therapy for Sport-Related Concussion: A Network Meta-analysis and Systematic Review.

Huangyan Li1, Jiangxi Yang1, Yeting Zhang1

  • 1Civil Aviation Flight University of China, GuangHan, China.

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Multidisciplinary interventions and vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) combined with subthreshold aerobic exercise protocol (SAEP) show the most promise for sport-related concussion (SRC) recovery. These approaches are particularly effective for persistent symptoms and younger individuals.

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exercisemild traumatic brain injuryphysical activitysports-related concussion

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation

Background:

  • The optimal exercise-based physical therapy for sport-related concussion (SRC) remains debated, lacking a comprehensive evidence synthesis.
  • Current treatment strategies for SRC recovery vary, necessitating a clear understanding of effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on exercise-based physical therapy for SRC.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for best practices in SRC recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Searched MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases up to December 2024 for relevant RCTs.
  • Included RCTs reporting symptom or recovery outcomes for SRC interventions; excluded non-RCTs and studies with non-extractable data.
  • Utilized a random-effects model for NMA and assessed study quality using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool.

Main Results:

  • Analyzed 20 RCTs (1320 participants) evaluating interventions like multidisciplinary approaches, VRT, and SAEP.
  • Multidisciplinary interventions yielded the greatest improvements (SMD = -2.06, P = 0.002), followed by combined VRT + SAEP and VRT alone.
  • Multidisciplinary interventions were most effective for participants under 30 and those with persistent symptoms (SMD = -2.999).

Conclusions:

  • Multidisciplinary interventions and VRT combined with SAEP are superior for SRC recovery.
  • These interventions are particularly beneficial for individuals with persistent SRC symptoms and those younger than 30.
  • The findings support the integration of targeted exercise-based therapies for improved concussion rehabilitation outcomes.