| Feasibility and effect of aerobic exercise for lowering depressive symptoms among individuals with traumatic brain injury: a pilot study. | |
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PMID: 21386712 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: : To establish the feasibility and effect of an aerobic exercise intervention on symptoms of depression among individuals with traumatic brain injury. DESIGN: : A pre-post single group. PARTICIPANTS: : our community dwelling participants (>11 months postinjury) with residual physical impairment recruited from an outpatient clinic. INTERVENTION: : 12-week aerobic exercise program. OUTCOME MEASURES: : The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression; aerobic capacity (cycle ergometer, heart rate at reference resistance, perceived exertion); Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and program perception (survey). ANALYSIS: : Descriptive statistics to depict change in outcome measure scores. Answers from the survey were collated and presented as summary statements. RESULTS: : All participants had fewer symptoms of depression, improved aerobic capacity and higher self esteem after the intervention. High satisfaction with the program was reported with no adverse effects. CONCLUSION: : The aerobic exercise program was feasible and effective for individuals with traumatic brain injury, leading to improved mood, cardiovascular fitness, and self-esteem. Future research is needed to determine the intensity, frequency, and duration required to reach and maintain improvement. |
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Authors:
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Marika Schwandt; Jocelyn E Harris; Scott Thomas; Michelle Keightley; Abe Snaiderman; Angela Colantonio |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation Volume: 27 ISSN: 1550-509X ISO Abbreviation: J Head Trauma Rehabil Publication Date: 2012 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-03-06 Completed Date: 2012-06-25 Revised Date: 2012-10-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8702552 Medline TA: J Head Trauma Rehabil Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 99-103 Citation Subset: IM |
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Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
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Adult Brain Injuries / complications, psychology*, rehabilitation* Depression / etiology, therapy* Exercise* Exercise Therapy* Feasibility Studies Female Humans Male Middle Aged Pilot Projects Self Concept Young Adult |
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