1. Effects of aquatic exercise on mental health, functional autonomy and oxidative stress in depressed elderly individuals: A randomized clinical trial.
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Silva LAD, Tortelli L, Motta J, Menguer L, Mariano S, Tasca G, Silveira GB, Pinho RA, and Silveira PCL
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- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Anxiety psychology, Exercise physiology, Exercise Therapy psychology, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Physical Fitness physiology, Water Sports psychology, Exercise psychology, Exercise Therapy methods, Mental Health, Oxidative Stress
- Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of aquatic exercise on mental health, functional autonomy and oxidative stress parameters in depressed elderly individuals., Methods: Initially, ninety-two elderly individuals were included in the study and were allocated into the depression group (n=16) and nondepression group (n=14). Both groups engaged in the aquatic exercise program for 12 weeks, including two weekly sessions (45 min/session) at a low intensity (between 50% and 60% of maximal heart rate or Borg scale scores of 13 to 14) throughout the intervention. All outcomes were evaluated at baseline and 12 weeks later., Results: The patients were 63.5±8.8 years old. The following scores were decreased after training in the depressed group: depression (53%), anxiety (48%), and Timed Up & Go (33%). The following scores increased: Berg Balance Scale (9%) and flexibility (44%). Regarding the blood-based parameters, there were decreases in protein carbonylation (46%) and nitric oxide (60%) and increases in glutathione (170%) and superoxide dismutase (160%) in the depression group (p<0.005)., Conclusions: The aquatic exercise program reduces depression and anxiety, improves functional autonomy and decreases oxidative stress in depressed elderly individuals.
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- 2019
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