435 people will participate in this study.~A physician will review a participant's medical history to determine if physical activity is appropriate for them. They will then be randomly assigned to 1 of 3 study groups:~Monitoring- participants will be given a heart rate monitor to wear on their wrist for the duration of the study (until recovered, or until 8 weeks post-concussion, whatever comes first).~Monitoring + Treadmill Testing- in addition to wearing the heart rate monitor, they will undergo a treadmill test at each appointment.~Monitoring + Treadmill Testing + Specific Exercise Prescription- in addition to wearing the heart rate monitor, and treadmill test, they will receive an exercise prescription based on the results of the treadmill test.~The randomization is by chance. Participants have a 40/20/40% respective chance of being assigned to the study groups above. This means that out of every 5 people: 2 people will be assigned to the group 1, 1 will be assigned to the group 2, and 2 will be assigned to the group 3. Both participants and the study doctor will be aware which group participants are in.~Regardless of the group assigned, participants will receive an exercise prescription form at each appointment, as per usual care. The prescription will be based on the physician's judgement. If a participant is in group 3, their prescription will also take into account the results of the treadmill test.~Recovery will be determined using a 3-step approach:~Self-reported symptoms,~Clinic physician's opinion,~Treadmill test results (if applicable).
This study is looking at the specific role of an exercise prescription on recovery from concussion symptoms in the general population.