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Infographic: Systematic review found that physical therapy interventions including aerobic exercise and multimodal approaches are beneficial in treating adolescent and young adult athletes post-concussion.

Last month we summarised the systematic review by Art et al 2023. The review concluded that aerobic exercise or multi-modal interventions may lead to quicker recovery and return to sport in adolescent and young adult athletes with post-concussive symptoms when compared to traditional treatments such as physical and cognitive rest.

Some findings are included in this infographic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Art K, Ridenour C, Durbin S, Bauer M, Hassen-Miller A. The Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Interventions for Athletes Post-Concussion: A Systematic Review. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2023 Feb 1;18(1):26-38. doi: 10.26603/001c.68071.

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