Feasibility of aerobic exercise in the subacute phase of recovery from traumatic brain injury : A case series
Morris, Timothy P. (Institut Germans Trias i Pujol. Institut Guttmann)
Costa Miserachs, David (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States)
Rodriguez-Rajo, Pablo (Institut Germans Trias i Pujol. Institut Guttmann)
Finestres, Jordi (Institut Germans Trias i Pujol. Institut Guttmann)
Bernabeu Guitart, Montserrat (Institut Germans Trias i Pujol. Institut Guttmann)
Gomes-Osman, Joyce (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States)
Pascual Leone, Álvaro (Institut Germans Trias i Pujol. Institut Guttmann)
Tormos-Muñoz, Jose Maria (Institut Germans Trias i Pujol. Institut Guttmann)

Date:	2018
Abstract:	Background and purpose: Injuries associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are common and can complicate rehabilitation. The objective of this study is to examine the feasibility of introducing aerobic physical exercise programs into the subacute phase of multidisciplinary rehabilitation from moderate-to-severe TBI, which includes computerized cognitive training. Case description: Five individuals undergoing inpatient rehabilitation with moderate or severe TBIs who also have concomitant physical injuries. All of these individuals are in the subacute phase of recovery from their TBIs. Intervention: An 8-week progressive aerobic physical exercise program. Participants were monitored to ensure that they could both adhere to and tolerate the exercise program. In addition to the physical exercise, individuals were undergoing their standard rehabilitation procedures which included cognitive training. Neuropsychological testing was performed to gain an understanding of each individuals' cognitive function. Outcomes: Two minor adverse events were reported. Participants adhered to both aerobic exercise and cognitive training. Poor correlations were noted between heart rate reserve and ratings of perceived effort. Discussion: Despite concomitant injuries and cognitive impairments, progressive aerobic exercise programs seem feasible and well tolerated in subacute rehabilitation from moderate-to-severe TBI. Some findings highlight the difficulty in measuring exercise intensity in this population.
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió acceptada per publicar
Published in:	Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, Vol. 42 Núm. 4 (october 2018) , p. 268-275, ISSN 1557-0584

DOI: 10.1097/NPT.0000000000000239
PMID: 30138231

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