Teens who incorporated light aerobic activity into their concussion treatment plans recovered more quickly than those who did not exercise, according to results of a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Pediatrics.

John J. Leddy, MD , FASCM, FACP, a primary care sports medicine physician at the University at Buffalo Concussion Clinic, told Infectious Diseases in Children that traditional treatment for concussion has been focused on rest until symptoms resolve.