Thomas A Buckley1, Barry A Munkasy2, Kelsey M Evans3, Brandy Clouse4. 1. Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, Interdisciplinary program in Biomechanics and Movement Science University of Delaware, Newark, DE. 2. School of Health and Kinesiology, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA. 3. Department of General Surgery, Orlando Health, Orlando, FL. 4. Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Physical activity (PA) and mental activity (MA) postconcussion has received renewed attention to improve concussion management; however, most protocols start after several days and do not assess the acute window. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess PA and MA in the first 48 h postconcussion on the time to symptom-free status and return to play. METHODS: We recruited 78 NCAA Division I athletes (male, 51.3%; age, 19.6 ± 1.4 yr; height, 173.7 ± 11.5 cm; weight, 80.1 ± 23.2 kg) who were diagnosed with a sports-related concussion. Participants completed a 0-5 PA and MA scale daily until fully cleared for return to participation (mean, 15.1 ± 6.9 d). A quadratic model regression assessed PA and MA over the first 2 d (acute) postconcussion on to time to symptom-free status and return to play. RESULTS: The overall model was significant for both time to symptom free (r2 = 0.27, P = 0.004) and return to play (r2 = 0.23, P = 0.019). Reported PA was the only significant predictor for time to symptom-free (P = 0.002) and return-to-participation (P = 0.006) day. Reported MA was not associated either outcome. CONCLUSIONS: The primary finding of this study was that mild to moderate PA acutely postconcussion was associated with reduced time to symptom free and return to participation as opposed to either lower or higher levels of PA. Conversely, acute MA was not associated with recovery outcomes. These results further elucidate the role of postconcussion PA.
INTRODUCTION: Physical activity (PA) and mental activity (MA) postconcussion has received renewed attention to improve concussion management; however, most protocols start after several days and do not assess the acute window. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess PA and MA in the first 48 h postconcussion on the time to symptom-free status and return to play. METHODS: We recruited 78 NCAA Division I athletes (male, 51.3%; age, 19.6 ± 1.4 yr; height, 173.7 ± 11.5 cm; weight, 80.1 ± 23.2 kg) who were diagnosed with a sports-related concussion. Participants completed a 0-5 PA and MA scale daily until fully cleared for return to participation (mean, 15.1 ± 6.9 d). A quadratic model regression assessed PA and MA over the first 2 d (acute) postconcussion on to time to symptom-free status and return to play. RESULTS: The overall model was significant for both time to symptom free (r2 = 0.27, P = 0.004) and return to play (r2 = 0.23, P = 0.019). Reported PA was the only significant predictor for time to symptom-free (P = 0.002) and return-to-participation (P = 0.006) day. Reported MA was not associated either outcome. CONCLUSIONS: The primary finding of this study was that mild to moderate PA acutely postconcussion was associated with reduced time to symptom free and return to participation as opposed to either lower or higher levels of PA. Conversely, acute MA was not associated with recovery outcomes. These results further elucidate the role of postconcussion PA.
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