| 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: Publisher |
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PURPOSE:: To establish the feasibility and effect of an aerobic exercise intervention on symptoms ofdepression among individuals with traumatic brain injury. DESIGN:: A pre-post single group. PARTICIPANTS:: Four community dwelling participants (>11 months postinjury) with residual physical impairmentrecruited from an outpatient clinic. INTERVENTION:: 12-week aerobic exercise program. OUTCOMEMEASURES:: The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression; aerobic capacity (cycle ergometer, heart rate at referenceresistance, 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 assummary statements. RESULTS:: All participants had fewer symptoms of depression, improved aerobic capacityand 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 braininjury, leading to improved mood, cardiovascular fitness, and self-esteem. Future research is needed to determine theintensity, frequency, and duration required to reach and maintain improvement. |
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Marika Schwandt; Jocelyn E Harris; Scott Thomas; Michelle Keightley; Abe Snaiderman; Angela Colantonio |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-3-7 |
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Title: The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation Volume: - ISSN: 1550-509X ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
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Created Date: 2011-3-9 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8702552 Medline TA: J Head Trauma Rehabil Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Toronto (Ms Schwandt); Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (Dr Harris); Faculty of Physical Education and Health, University of Toronto (Dr Thomas); Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto (Dr Keightley); Departments of Psychiatry and Medicine (PMR.), Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (Dr Snaiderman); and Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University of Toronto (Dr Colantonio), Ontario, Canada. |
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