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Improved Physical Capacity in a Project with Guided Physical Activity for Persons with Depression or Anxiety.
Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH, Laboratoriet för tillämpad idrottsvetenskap (LTIV).
Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH, Laboratoriet för tillämpad idrottsvetenskap (LTIV).
Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH, Laboratoriet för tillämpad idrottsvetenskap (LTIV).
Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH, Björn Ekbloms och Mats Börjessons forskningsgrupp.
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2010 (English)Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

Background: Higher physical capacity is correlated with increased health. Knowledge in this area regarding psychiatric diseases is sparse. 

Purpose: The aim was to study aerobic and several strength capacities in a physical activity project for persons with depression or anxiety.

Methods: Eighty-four persons (56 women and 28 men) with depression or anxiety were recruited from psychiatric out-patient clinics in Stockholm. Their mean age and BMI was 46 (21-80) years and 26 (17-41) kg/m2, respectively. 50% were sick-listed. 50% had BMI>25. Aerobic and strength tests were chosen by each subgroup´s project leaders. Directed physical activity was given, in groups 10-15, 1 hour twice/week during 8-12 weeks.

Results: Significant changes (p<0.05, of all n=84) between pre- and post tests were seen in submaximal cycle test (11% enhanced values, n=56) and distance of 6 minutes walk test (16%, n=15) as well as in strength tests for the back for the back (i.e. time in static horizontal belly-back, 40%, n=44), abdominal and hip flexors (i.e. number of hip flexion sit-ups, 45%, n=38), leg (i.e. standing with 90O in hips and knees, 48%, n=56) and arm with shoulder muscles (i.e. number of raising weights alternately with the arms, 46%, n=32). Hand grip tests, BMI or blood pressure values did not change significantly.

Conclusions: Directed 8-12 weeks physical activity programs can improve physical fitness in individuals with depression or anxiety.

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2010.
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Public Health, Global Health, Social Medicine and Epidemiology
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URN: urn:nbn:se:du-15656OAI: oai:DiVA.org:du-15656DiVA, id: diva2:747252
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3rd International Congress Physical Activity and Public Health, May 5-8, 2010, Toronto, Canada
Available from: 2011-01-10 Created: 2014-09-16 Last updated: 2014-09-17Bibliographically approved

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