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Exercise

Updated Aug 2, 2019

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Returning to Exercise

Experts agree that it is safe to start doing light exercise like walking and stationary cycling as early as 1-2 days after your concussion, if you feel up for it. Prolonged rest may actually be harmful to your recovery.

Returning to exercise after concussion should be done gradually. Choose a light activity to start such as 15 minutes of walking. If you feel OK after doing that a few times, you can gradually progress to exercising more often, for longer, and at higher intensity (e.g., jogging).

Regular exercise is associated with faster recovery from concussion. It also improves mental health, sleep, headaches and fatigue in people who have not had a concussion.

Returning to exercise
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