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Physical Exercise as Treatment for PTSD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Frida BjörkmanÖrjan Ekblom
Published in: Military medicine (2021)
Exercise can be an effective addition to PTSD treatment, and greater amounts of exercise may provide more benefits. However, as there were no differences found between exercise type, possibly due to the inclusion of a low number of studies using different methodologies, further research should aim to investigate the optimal type, dose, and duration of activity that are most beneficial to persons with PTSD.
Keyphrases
  • high intensity
  • physical activity
  • posttraumatic stress disorder
  • social support
  • smoking cessation