Effects of Aerobic Training Versus Breathing Exercises on Asthma Control: A Randomized Trial

Evaristo, Karen; Mendes, Felipe; Saccomani, Milene; Cukier, Alberto; Carvalho-Pinto, Regina Maria; Rodrigues, Marcos Rojo; Santaella, Danilo Forghieri; Saraiva-Romanholo, Beatriz Mangueira; Martins, Mílton A.; Carvalho, Celso Ricardo Fernandes

doi:10.1016/j.jaip.2020.06.042

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“…Exercise therapy is less effective than chronotherapy in patients with major depression (165), but both therapies are viable treatments, with depressive symptoms continuing to be improved and remitted during long-term follow-up. In addition to the comparisons between exercise therapy and traditional treatment methods such as medication and psychotherapy, there are some studies comparing exercise methods with different doses or different programs (4,(63)(64)(65)(166)(167)(168)(169)(170)(171)(172)(173). The following information can be obtained from existing studies: The benefits of exercise therapy are comparable to traditional treatments for depression (168)(169)(170).…”

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“…In general, moderate intensity exercise is enough to reduce depressive symptoms, but higher doses are better for overall functioning (4,63,166). Mind-body exercise or aerobic exercise under supervision are recommended, and they are superior to stretching exercise and breathing exercise (30,64,171,172).…”

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The Effects and Mechanisms of Exercise on the Treatment of Depression

Xie

Sun

et al. 2021

Front. Psychiatry

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Background: It is necessary to seek alternative therapies for depression, because side effects of medications lead to poor adherence and some patients do not achieve a clinical treatment effect. Recently the role of exercise as a low-cost and easy-to-use treatment for depression has gained attention with a number of studies showing that exercise is effective at reducing depressive symptoms and improving body functions such as cardiorespiratory system and cognitive function. Because of the heterogeneity of exercise therapy programs, there is no standardized and unified program. Few studies have summarized the specific properties of exercise programs (type, intensity, duration, and frequency) and clinical prescriptions for exercise are not mentioned in most articles.Aims: This study aimed to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of exercise therapy for patients with depression, in order to appraise the evidence and outline accepted guidelines to direct individualized treatment plans for patients with depression based on their individual situations.Methods: A systematic review of English language literature including papers published from 2010 to present in PubMed was performed. Given the feasibility of prescribing exercise therapy for patients with depression, nearly 3 years of clinical studies on the treatments of depressive symptoms with exercise were first reviewed, comparing the exercise programs utilized.Conclusions: Exercise has therapeutic effects on depression in all age groups (mostly 18–65 years old), as a single therapy, an adjuvant therapy, or a combination therapy, and the benefits of exercise therapy are comparable to traditional treatments for depression. Moderate intensity exercise is enough to reduce depressive symptoms, but higher-dose exercise is better for overall functioning. Exercise therapy has become more widely used because of its benefits to the cardiovascular system, emotional state, and systemic functions.Recommendations: Aerobic exercise/mind-body exercise (3–5 sessions per week with moderate intensity lasting for 4–16 weeks) is recommended. Individualized protocols in the form of group exercise with supervision are effective at increasing adherence to treatment.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Comparison Of Exercise Therapy With Other Therapies or Between Exercise Therapiesmentioning

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The Effects and Mechanisms of Exercise on the Treatment of Depression

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Sun

et al. 2021

Front. Psychiatry

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“…Sixteen of the 25 included studies assessed quality of life as an outcome (Evaristo et al, 2020;Coelho et al, 2018;Freitas et al, 2017;Toennesen et al, 2017;Franco-Pinto et al, 2015;Mancuso et al, 2013;Bidwell et al, 2012;Scott et al, 2012;Dogra et al, 2011;Dogra et al, 2010;Hildenbrand et al, 2010;Mendes et al, 2010;Vampati et al, 2009;Goncalves et al, 2008;Sabina et al, 2005). Of these, seven studies found evidence of a significant positive within-group effect (Evaristo et al, 2020;Toennesen et al, 2017;Scott et al, 2012;Dogra et al, 2011;Mendes et al, 2010;Vampati et al, 2009;Goncalves et al, 2008) and three found significant positive between-group effects (Freitas et al, 2017;Franco-Pinto et al, 2015;Bidwell et al, 2012).…”

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A systematic review of the characteristics of interventions that promote physical activity in adults with asthma

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Wilson

Hardeman³

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J Health Psychol

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Physical activity is promoted in the asthma population through pulmonary rehabilitation, but limited funding and facilities are available. This review aimed to examine the effectiveness of interventions that promote physical activity and identify the behaviour change techniques (BCTs) and other intervention components used. Five databases were searched, and 25 studies met the inclusion criteria. Interventions had a significant positive effect on physical activity, sedentary behaviour, quality of life and asthma symptoms. BCTs used across intervention and control groups were similar in studies that showed effects and those that did not. Future interventions should employ techniques that help to maintain behaviour change.

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“…The article in the current issue of the journal has addressed the question directly by comparing the responses of adults with asthma to either aerobic exercise or the effects of Pranayama yoga-based breathing exercises. 4 Overall, the results of the Evaristo et al 4 study demonstrate equivalence between the 2 behavioral interventions, with both showing efficacy to improve symptoms, control, and quality of life.…”

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“…Both these are consistent with the article in the current issue of the journal that has addressed the question directly by comparing the responses of adults with asthma to aerobic exercise and the effects of breathing exercises. 4 The question we are concerned with here is whether regular aerobic exercise should be regarded as an adjunct to the pharmacological treatment of asthma or as an important part of the normal management of asthma?…”

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