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The Benefits of Exercise for Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury: A Positive Psychology Approach

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this comprehensive literature review is to explore the positive effects of exercise and positive psychology for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This review details the benefits of implementing a positive psychology approach utilizing the core tenets of this theoretical orientation. Specifically, this review summarizes the advantages of implementing exercise and positive psychology in rehabilitation counselors’ treatment plans for patients with TBI. Recommendations and further considerations have been provided for rehabilitation practitioners and scholars to integrate both physical activity and optimism in the rehabilitation counseling field in the future.

Source: The Rehabilitation Professional

DOI: 10.70385/001c.132445

Authors: Michele Mahr, Connie Mancera, Aldo Juarez, Nicole Noble

Institutions: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, California State University System

Language: English

Topic: Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4409034760