Post by jeffolie on Sept 12, 2013 19:29:30 GMT -6
Exercise does not influence significantly the symptoms of depression
September 12, 2013
Exercise does not influence in a large measure the symptoms of depression according to a meta- analysis. Further the benefits diminished in a large measure in a well designed study and analysis.
Comparing the results of exercise during depression and depression without any exercise, a treatment effect figure of -0.62 was obtained. However, when the analysis was limited to half dozen methodologically sound studies yielded a very insignificant value of -0.18. In the same way pooling of data in long term follow up trials revealed slightly higher beneficial effects which could be considered statistically significant.the symptoms of depression
Again the trials which compared the results between exercise and drug therapy also did not show any difference between the two groups.
According to Gillian E. Mead, MB BChir, MD, of the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh, Scotland Gillian E. Mead, MB BChir, MD, of the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh, Scotland, “Our review suggested that exercise might have a moderate-sized effect on depression, but because of the risks of bias in many of the trials, the effect of exercise may only be small. We cannot be certain what type and intensity of exercise may be effective and the optimum duration and frequency of a program of exercise. There are few data on whether any benefits persist after exercise has stopped. The evidence also suggests that exercise may be as effective as psychological or pharmacological treatments, but the number of trials reporting these comparisons and the number of participants randomized were both small.”
According to Simon Rego, PsyD, director of psychology training at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, both the treatment regimens have their pros and cons. Hence the treatment regimen should be titrated in such a way to get the better of the two path of treatment, both psychological and pharmacological treatments.
Take the example of antidepressants; they have severe patient compliance problems. The drugs used for treating depression have very late action and also carries the risk of side effects. The first line of treatment which is also known as the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) does not have adverse side effects. However they also require the services of an expert psychologist who is able to motivate the patient and also help him adhere to the homework assignments. Experts recommend that research be conducted to understand the best mode of the treatment and also discovering which exercise regimen will amplify the benefits.
www.pentagonpost.com/exercise-influence-significantly-symptoms-depression/83411864
September 12, 2013
Exercise does not influence in a large measure the symptoms of depression according to a meta- analysis. Further the benefits diminished in a large measure in a well designed study and analysis.
Comparing the results of exercise during depression and depression without any exercise, a treatment effect figure of -0.62 was obtained. However, when the analysis was limited to half dozen methodologically sound studies yielded a very insignificant value of -0.18. In the same way pooling of data in long term follow up trials revealed slightly higher beneficial effects which could be considered statistically significant.the symptoms of depression
Again the trials which compared the results between exercise and drug therapy also did not show any difference between the two groups.
According to Gillian E. Mead, MB BChir, MD, of the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh, Scotland Gillian E. Mead, MB BChir, MD, of the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh, Scotland, “Our review suggested that exercise might have a moderate-sized effect on depression, but because of the risks of bias in many of the trials, the effect of exercise may only be small. We cannot be certain what type and intensity of exercise may be effective and the optimum duration and frequency of a program of exercise. There are few data on whether any benefits persist after exercise has stopped. The evidence also suggests that exercise may be as effective as psychological or pharmacological treatments, but the number of trials reporting these comparisons and the number of participants randomized were both small.”
According to Simon Rego, PsyD, director of psychology training at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, both the treatment regimens have their pros and cons. Hence the treatment regimen should be titrated in such a way to get the better of the two path of treatment, both psychological and pharmacological treatments.
Take the example of antidepressants; they have severe patient compliance problems. The drugs used for treating depression have very late action and also carries the risk of side effects. The first line of treatment which is also known as the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) does not have adverse side effects. However they also require the services of an expert psychologist who is able to motivate the patient and also help him adhere to the homework assignments. Experts recommend that research be conducted to understand the best mode of the treatment and also discovering which exercise regimen will amplify the benefits.
www.pentagonpost.com/exercise-influence-significantly-symptoms-depression/83411864