Sex Differences in Physical Activity and Energy Expenditure after Adolescent Concussion
Compared to males, female athletes recorded lower caloric expenditure but similar steps/day and RHR during a one-week monitoring period after concussion. PA and caloric expenditure increased throughout the monitoring week independent of sex, which may reflect improvement in symptoms or a gradual increase in PA based on guidance from their medical provider.
Authors
- William P. Meehan
- Katherine L. Smulligan
- David R. Howell
- Aubrey M. Armento
- Julie C. Wilson
- Mathew J. Wingerson
Institutions
- Boston Children's Hospital (US)
- Children's Hospital Colorado (US)
- Boston Children's Museum (US)
- University of Colorado Denver (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
- Published
- 2026-03-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0000000000003987
- Primary Topic
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00