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- Title
EFFECT OF AN AEROBIC TRAINING PROGRAM AS COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH MODERATE DEPRESSION.
- Authors
CERDA, PABLO DE LA; CERVELLÓ, EDUARDO; COCCA, ARMANDO; VICIANA, JESÚS
- Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess the effects of an aerobic training program as complementary therapy in patients suffering from moderate depression. 82 female patients were divided into a group that received traditional pharmacotherapy (Fluoxetine 20 mg) and a group that received pharmacotherapy plus an aerobic training program. This program was carried out for eight consecutive weeks, three days per week, and included gymnastics, dancing, and walking. Depressive symptoms were measured with the Beck Depression Inventory and the ICD-10 Guide for Depression Diagnosis, both administered before and after treatments. The results confirm the effectiveness of the aerobic training program as a complementary therapy to diminish depressive symptoms in patients suffering from moderate depression.
- Subjects
ANTIDEPRESSANTS; MENTAL depression; THERAPEUTICS; AEROBIC exercises; ANALYSIS of variance; CLINICAL trials; CONFIDENCE intervals; HEALTH outcome assessment; TREATMENT effectiveness
- Publication
Perceptual & Motor Skills, 2011, Vol 112, Issue 3, p761
- ISSN
0031-5125
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2466/02.15.PMS.112.3.761-769