Characterizing supplement use and dietary behaviors in adults with acquired brain injury.

Background: Acquired brain injury (ABI) can result in persistent symptoms and lasting disability. Supplements are becoming more popular in patients with chronic symptoms; however, little is known about supplementation and dietary behaviors after ABI.

Methods: In this cross-sectional observational study, questionnaires were collected from 211 adults with ABI presenting to outpatient brain injury clinics.

Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Symptom Burden and Quality of Life in Adults With Persisting Post-concussive Symptoms: The ACTBI Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: To evaluate a 6-week sub-symptom threshold aerobic exercise protocol (AEP) versus a stretching protocol (SP) on symptom burden and quality of life (QoL) in adults with persisting post-concussive symptoms (PPCS).

Design: The Aerobic exercise for treatment of Chronic symptoms following mild Traumatic Brain Injury (ACTBI) Trial was a randomized controlled trial with 2 groups.

Setting: Outpatient brain injury, pain, and physiotherapy clinics.

Assessment of sleep parameters in adults with persistent post-concussive symptoms.

Objectives: The primary aim of this study was to characterize sleep in adults with persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS). Secondary aims explored relationships between sleep parameters, injury characteristics, and symptom questionnaires.

Methods: This case-controlled, cross-sectional study recruited adults (18-65yrs) diagnosed with PPCS and age and sex-matched controls.