Advanced search
Publication Cover
Disability and Rehabilitation Volume 39, 2017 - Issue 24
Submit an article Journal homepage
2,140
Views
25
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Review

Physical fitness in people with posttraumatic stress disorder: a systematic review

Davy VancampfortKU Leuven, University of Leuven Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Leuven, Belgium; ;KU Leuven, campus Kortenberg, Kortenberg, Belgium – University of Leuven, UPC KU Leuven, Belgium; Correspondence[email protected]
,
Brendon StubbsPhysiotherapy Department, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, UK; ;Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, De Crespigny Park, London, UK;
,
Justin RichardsSchool of Public Health, Charles Perkins Center, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia;
,
Philip B. WardSchool of Psychiatry, UNSW Australia, Sydney, Australia; ;Schizophrenia Research Unit, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, NSW, Australia;
,
Joseph FirthInstitute of Brain, Behavior and Mental Health, University of Manchester, UK;
,
Felipe B. SchuchHospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Brazil; ;Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Médicas: Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil;
&
Simon RosenbaumDepartment of Exercise Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, UNSW Australia, Sydney, Australia
 show all
Pages 2461-2467 | Received 27 May 2016, Accepted 16 Aug 2016, Published online: 15 Sep 2016

Citations (25)

Keep up to date with the latest research on this topic with citation updates for this article.

Subscribe to citation updates

Read on this site (3)

Charina C. Lüder, Tanja Michael, Johanna Lass-Hennemann, Christian G. Schanz, Andreas Venhorst, Tim Meyer & Monika Equit. (2023) Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise training as an adjunct to trauma-focused psychotherapy in traumatized refugees and asylum seekers: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Psychotraumatology 14:2.
Read now
Laura C. Fasciano, Lourdes P. Dale, Samia K. Shaikh, Alicia L. Little Hodge, Brittney Gracia, Jennifer M. Majdick, Alanah Y. Holder & Julian D. Ford. (2021) Relationship of childhood maltreatment, exercise, and emotion regulation to self-esteem, PTSD, and depression symptoms among college students. Journal of American College Health 69:6, pages 653-659.
Read now
Eline M. Voorendonk, Sarita A. Sanches, Ad De Jongh & Agnes Van Minnen. (2019) Improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness are not significantly associated with post-traumatic stress disorder symptom reduction in intensive treatment. European Journal of Psychotraumatology 10:1.
Read now

Articles from other publishers (22)

Kevin M. Crombie, Tom G. Adams, Joseph E. Dunsmoor, Benjamin N. Greenwood, Jasper A. Smits, Charles B. Nemeroff & Josh M. Cisler. (2023) Aerobic exercise in the treatment of PTSD: An examination of preclinical and clinical laboratory findings, potential mechanisms, clinical implications, and future directions. Journal of Anxiety Disorders 94, pages 102680.
Crossref
Simonne Wright, Toshi A. Furukawa, Malcolm Macleod, Ouma Simple, Olufisayo Elugbadebo, Virginia Chiocchia, Claire Friedrich, Edoardo G. Ostinelli, Jennifer Potts, Fiona Ramage, Spyridon Siafis, Claire Stainsfield, Francesca Tinsdeall, James Thomas, Andrea Cipriani, Georgia Salanti & Soraya Seedat. (2023) Mechanisms through which exercise reduces symptom severity and/or functional impairment in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Protocol for a living systematic review of human and non-human studies. Wellcome Open Research 8, pages 494.
Crossref
Sophie E Heywood, Joanne Connaughton, Rita Kinsella, Susie Black, Nadia Bicchi & Jenny Setchell. (2022) Physical Therapy and Mental Health: A Scoping Review. Physical Therapy 102:11.
Crossref
Michelle Pebole, Chelsea Singleton, Katherine Hall, Steven Petruzzello, Reginald Alston & Robyn Gobin. (2022) Exercise preferences among women survivors of sexual violence by PTSD and physical activity level: Implications and recommendations for trauma-informed practice. Mental Health and Physical Activity 23, pages 100470.
Crossref
Karen A. Kalmakis, Nicole M. Kent, Fahad Alhowaymel & Lisa M. Chiodo. (2021) Perceived stress, fatigue symptoms, and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among young adult college students. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing 35:1, pages 60-67.
Crossref
Eline M. Voorendonk, Thomas Meyer, Sascha B. Duken & Vanessa A. van Ast. (2021) Cardiorespiratory fitness as protection against the development of memory intrusions: A prospective trauma analogue study. Biological Psychology 165, pages 108189.
Crossref
Michelle M. Pebole, Katherine S. Hall & Robyn L. Gobin. (2021) Physical activity to address multimorbidity among survivors of sexual violence: A comprehensive narrative review. Psychology of Sport and Exercise 55, pages 101962.
Crossref
Jon Davis Perkins, Stacy Schantz Wilkins, Saadat Kamran & Ashfaq Shuaib. (2021) Post-traumatic stress disorder and its association with stroke and stroke risk factors: A literature review. Neurobiology of Stress 14, pages 100332.
Crossref
Marianna Purgato, Justin Richards, Eleonora Prina, Ahlke Kip, Lidia Del Piccolo, Giulia Michencigh, Michela Rimondini, Doriana Rudi, Francesca Vitali, Mauro Giovanni Carta, Nexhmedin Morina, Federico Schena & Corrado Barbui. (2021) Efficacy of physical activity interventions on psychological outcomes in refugee, asylum seeker and migrant populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychology of Sport and Exercise 54, pages 101901.
Crossref
Abigail Johnson, Macy Weeks, Brandon Loewen, Megan Byrd & Greg A. Ryan. (2021) Training Considerations and Recommendations for Tactical Professionals With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Strength & Conditioning Journal 43:2, pages 84-91.
Crossref
Elizabeth Jedel, Magnus L. Elfström & Catharina Hägglin. (2021) Differences in personality, perceived stress and physical activity in women with burning mouth syndrome compared to controls. Scandinavian Journal of Pain 21:1, pages 183-190.
Crossref
Yusuke Utsumi, Harumi Nemoto, Naoki Nakaya, Tomohiro Nakamura, Naho Tsuchiya, Akira Narita, Mana Kogure, Tomomi Suzuki, Moe Seto, Mitsuaki Katayanagi, Junko Okuyama, Atsushi Sakuma, Nami Honda, Yumi Sugawara, Halley Kaye-Kauderer, Yuta Takahashi, Akemi Kayama, Yoshihisa Kakuto, Masahiro Kohzuki, Atsushi Hozawa, Ichiro Tsuji & Hiroaki Tomita. (2020) The Impact of Health Consciousness on the Association Between Walking Durations and Mental Health Conditions After a Disaster: a Cross-Sectional Study. Sports Medicine - Open 6:1.
Crossref
Marco Guicciardi & Riccardo Pazzona. (2020) The Rebooting in Sports and Physical Activities After COVID-19 Italian Lockdown: An Exploratory Study. Frontiers in Psychology 11.
Crossref
James W Whitworth, Scott M Hayes, Ryan J Andrews, Jennifer R Fonda, Brigitta M Beck, Lilly B Hanlon, Catherine B Fortier, William P Milberg & Regina E McGlinchey. (2020) Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is Associated With Better Cardiometabolic Health and Lower PTSD Severity in Post-9/11 Veterans. Military Medicine 185:5-6, pages e592-e596.
Crossref
Nicole J. Hegberg, Jasmeet P. Hayes & Scott M. Hayes. (2019) Exercise Intervention in PTSD: A Narrative Review and Rationale for Implementation. Frontiers in Psychiatry 10.
Crossref
Alexander Cowell McFarlane. 2019. Treatment Resistance in Psychiatry. Treatment Resistance in Psychiatry 151 164 .
Serge Brand, Flora Colledge, Sebastian Ludyga, Raphael Emmenegger, Nadeem Kalak, Dena Sadeghi Bahmani, Edith Holsboer-Trachsler, Uwe Pühse & Markus Gerber. (2018) Acute Bouts of Exercising Improved Mood, Rumination and Social Interaction in Inpatients With Mental Disorders. Frontiers in Psychology 9.
Crossref
Supa Pengpid & Karl Peltzer. (2018) Vigorous physical activity, perceived stress, sleep and mental health among university students from 23 low- and middle-income countries. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health 0:0.
Crossref
Veronique Huot & Tanya R. Fitzpatrick. 2018. Quality of Life Among Cancer Survivors. Quality of Life Among Cancer Survivors 143 154 .
Ashley Winning, Paola Gilsanz, Karestan C. Koenen, Andrea L. Roberts, Qixuan Chen, Jennifer A. Sumner, Eric B. Rimm, M. Maria Glymour & Laura D. Kubzansky. (2017) Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and 20-Year Physical Activity Trends Among Women. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 52:6, pages 753-760.
Crossref
Simon Rosenbaum, Brendon Stubbs, Felipe Schuch & Davy Vancampfort. 2017. Handbuch Stressregulation und Sport. Handbuch Stressregulation und Sport 1 13 .
Serge Brand. 2017. Handbuch Stressregulation und Sport. Handbuch Stressregulation und Sport 1 24 .

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Order Reprints Request Corporate Permissions

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

Request Academic Permissions

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.

Related research

People also read lists articles that other readers of this article have read.

Recommended articles lists articles that we recommend and is powered by our AI driven recommendation engine.

Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.
Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab.