Links also seen for initial concussion symptom severity and preconcussion anxiety<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
By Lori Solomon HealthDay Reporter<\/b><\/p>\n
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FRIDAY, March 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — More moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) early after a teen’s concussion may lower anxiety scores, according to a study published online Dec. 27 in\u00a0Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise<\/em>.<\/p>\n Katherine L. Smulligan, P.T., from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, and colleagues examined how MVPA during concussion recovery influences self-reported anxiety symptoms at follow-up assessment (42 days) among 48 participating youth (aged 13 to 18 years).<\/p>\n The researchers found an inverse and low correlation between MVPA and follow-up Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) anxiety subscale T-scores (r = \u00e2\u0088\u00920.30). MVPA (\u00ce\u00b2 = \u00e2\u0088\u00925.30), initial Post-Concussion Symptom Inventory score (\u00ce\u00b2 = 0.11), and preconcussion anxiety (\u00ce\u00b2 = 5.56) were associated with follow-up PROMIS anxiety subscale T-scores. No association was seen for sex (\u00ce\u00b2 = \u00e2\u0088\u00922.60) with follow-up PROMIS anxiety subscale T-scores.<\/p>\n “There is so much in the body that can be affected by concussion, and everybody experiences symptoms a little differently, so it can be hard to study,” coauthor David Howell, Ph.D., also of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, said in a statement.\u00a0“That means we must design studies that focus on understanding specific relationships and associations in a rigorous manner. Over time, when we do enough studies, we can begin to replicate findings and put a whole story together that can help inform best practices and standard of care.”<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text\u00a0(subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/i><\/p>\n