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Evaluation of physical activity habits in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder
Assis, Marcio Antonio de; Mello, Marcelo Feijó de; Scorza, Fulvio Alexandre; Cadrobbi, Mariana Pupo; Schooedl, Aline Ferii; Silva, Sergio Gomes da; Albuquerque, Marly de; Silva, Antonio Carlos da; Arida, Ricardo Mario.
  • Assis, Marcio Antonio de; Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes. Núcleo de Pesquisas Tecnológicas. Laboratório de Neurociências. São Paulo. BR
  • Mello, Marcelo Feijó de; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Escola Paulista de Medicina. Departamento de Psiquiatria. São Paulo. BR
  • Scorza, Fulvio Alexandre; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Escola Paulista de Medicina. Disciplina de Neurologia Experimental. São Paulo. BR
  • Cadrobbi, Mariana Pupo; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Escola Paulista de Medicina. Departamento de Psiquiatria. São Paulo. BR
  • Schooedl, Aline Ferii; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Escola Paulista de Medicina. Departamento de Psiquiatria. São Paulo. BR
  • Silva, Sergio Gomes da; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Escola Paulista de Medicina. Departamento de Fisiologia. São Paulo. BR
  • Albuquerque, Marly de; Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes. Núcleo de Pesquisas Tecnológicas. Laboratório de Neurociências. São Paulo. BR
  • Silva, Antonio Carlos da; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Escola Paulista de Medicina. Departamento de Fisiologia. São Paulo. BR
  • Arida, Ricardo Mario; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Escola Paulista de Medicina. Departamento de Fisiologia. São Paulo. BR
Clinics ; 63(4): 473-478, 2008. graf, tab
Article Dans Anglais | LILACS | ID: lil-489675
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

In this study, we present data from a survey that aimed to assess the physical activity habits of adult Brazilian patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

METHOD:

Fifty male and female patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder participated in this study. The mean age at onset was 37±12 years, and the mean time between diagnosis and follow-up was 3.6±4.2 years.

RESULTS:

Substantial changes in physical activity habits were observed following the onset of PTSD. While more than half of the patients participated in physical activities prior to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder onset, there was a significant reduction in their participation afterwards. The justifications for stopping physical activities or sport participation were lack of time and lack of motivation.

DISCUSSION:

Several studies have shown that physical exercise decreases reverts symptoms of psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety and social isolation. We could therefore hypothesize that patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder who exercise should experience the same benefits.

CONCLUSION:

Our findings demonstrated that patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder have low levels of participation in sports or physical activities.
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Texte intégral: Disponible Indice: LILAS (Amériques) Sujet Principal: Troubles de stress post-traumatique / Habitudes / Activités de loisirs / Activité motrice Type d'étude: Recherche qualitative Limites du sujet: Adulte / Femelle / Humains / Mâle Pays comme sujet: Amérique du Sud / Brésil langue: Anglais Texte intégral: Clinics Thème du journal: Médicament Année: 2008 Type: Article Pays d'affiliation: Brésil Institution/Pays d'affiliation: Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR / Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes/BR

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Texte intégral: Disponible Indice: LILAS (Amériques) Sujet Principal: Troubles de stress post-traumatique / Habitudes / Activités de loisirs / Activité motrice Type d'étude: Recherche qualitative Limites du sujet: Adulte / Femelle / Humains / Mâle Pays comme sujet: Amérique du Sud / Brésil langue: Anglais Texte intégral: Clinics Thème du journal: Médicament Année: 2008 Type: Article Pays d'affiliation: Brésil Institution/Pays d'affiliation: Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR / Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes/BR