Light exercise may help teens bounce back faster from concussions

NCT ID NCT02710123

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at whether doing light exercise (below the point where symptoms get worse) helps teenagers recover faster from a sports-related concussion. 113 teens were randomly assigned to either a light exercise group or a stretching group. The main goal was to see how many days it took for them to feel normal again and be able to exercise fully without symptoms.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University at Buffalo

    Buffalo, New York, 14214, United States

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