Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Physical activity & mental health:
Stress can be a primary or secondary contributor to ill health. Exercise may improve mental health by helping the brain cope better with stress. There is strong evidence that exercise has an effect on depression.
Source:
Daley A, Jolly K, MacArthur C. The effectiveness of exercise in the management of post-natal depression: systematic review and meta-analysis Family Practice 2009 Apr 26(2):154-162
It is important that clients adhere to exercise programmes prescribed by physical therapists, if they are to benefit. Motivation and sustainability can be built into programmes.
Source:
Rhodes RE. Fiala B. Building motivation and sustainability into the prescription and recommendations for physical activity and exercise therapy: The evidence. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 25(5):424-441, 2009.
Stress can be a primary or secondary contributor to ill health. Exercise may improve mental health by helping the brain cope better with stress. There is strong evidence that exercise has an effect on depression.
Source:Daley A, Jolly K, MacArthur C. The effectiveness of exercise in the management of post-natal depression: systematic review and meta-analysis Family Practice 2009 Apr 26(2):154-162
It is important that clients adhere to exercise programmes prescribed by physical therapists, if they are to benefit. Motivation and sustainability can be built into programmes.
Source:
Rhodes RE. Fiala B. Building motivation and sustainability into the prescription and recommendations for physical activity and exercise therapy: The evidence. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 25(5):424-441, 2009.
