The impact of exercise on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Oct. 4, 2023

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a global surge in mental health challenges. This study (PROSPERO CRD42023443860) aimed to investigate impact of exercise on individuals' through systematic evaluation and meta-analysis develop scientific program.We systematically searched literature up August 2023 using PubMed, Web Science, SCOPUS. The Cochrane Risk Assessment Tool gaged methodological quality included literature.Among initially identified 10,343 search records, 12 studies were deemed meet criteria for review meta-analysis. Exercise significantly improved anxiety (SMD -0.81, 95% CI -1.10 -0.52, p < 0.00001), depression (-1.02, -1.42 -0.62, = 0.0001), stress (-1.05, -1.33 -0.78, life (1.11, 0.81 1.41, 0.00001). Subgroup analyzes indicated that single session lasting 30-40 min had most pronounced effect reducing (-1.29, -1.12 -0.86, 0.00001) (-1.76, -2.24 -1.28, Similarly, an frequency 3-5 times per week yielded greatest benefits (-1.31, -2.15 -0.46, (-1.27, -2.11 -0.41, 0.0003). Notably, exhibited its significant improvement 40-64 age group (-1.32, -1.78 Moreover, notably enhanced levels among individuals middle upper-income brackets (-0.99, -1.11 -0.87, 0.00001).Exercise alleviated disorders, depression, levels, during pandemic. is achieved by engaging sessions, week.

Language: Английский

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Pilates exercise in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(1)

Published: Feb. 4, 2025

Pilates is widely acknowledged as an effective exercise for enhancing physical, psychological, and motor functions. However, there remains ongoing debate regarding the effects of on pregnancy outcomes. Thus, objective this systematic review was to evaluate critically analyze existing scientific evidence pregnant women. A thorough search performed across 7 databases, focusing articles published up June 2024. The quality assessed using Cochrane RoB Tool, STATA 17.0 software utilized perform tests heterogeneity, publication bias, sensitivity analysis. (1) total 11 studies were included in review, comprising 538 participants. Among these, 3 exhibited a low risk while 8 presented unclear bias. (2) meta-analysis results indicated that resulted non-significant changes Body Mass Index (BMI) women (SMD 0.02; 95% CI, -0.27 0.31; P = 0.887), body weight 0.25; -0.52 1.02; 0.519), mode delivery (RR 1.41; 0.95 2.09; 0.093), Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels − 1.182; -2.443 0.079; 0.066). during associated with significant improvements APGAR scores at 1 min 0.41; 0.08 0.74; 0.015), reduction duration labor 0.557; -0.915 -0.198; 0.002), decrease Visual Analogue Score (VAS) score 0.76; -1.45 -0.07; 0.032). (3) Sensitivity analysis revealed no differences effect size before after removal any individual study, indicating stable. This demonstrate positively influences shortening duration, improves newborn's immediate physiological status, alleviates pain. study registered International Prospective Registry Systematic Reviews——PROSPERO database (CRD42023393309) January 30, 2023.

Language: Английский

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The effect of physical activity on sleep disorders in pregnant people: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Feb. 11, 2025

Sleep disorders are highly prevalent in pregnant people and have been associated with significant complications morbidities for both their offspring. Despite this, the management of sleep issues during pregnancy remains suboptimal. There is an urgent need to explore novel treatment approaches that safe, feasible, widely implementable daily routines. Given demonstrated positive effects physical activity (PA) on non-pregnant populations, PA interventions a promising option. This meta-analysis was performed evaluate association between people. A systematic search seven databases conducted English Chinese articles published from inception January 2024 using MeSH headings keywords 'sleep disorder', 'pregnancy', 'physical activity', 'randomized controlled trial'. Two independent researchers selected studies assessing compared control condition. Data extraction independently by two reviewers, quality assessed Cochrane Risk Bias V1.0 tool. random-effects model applied meta-analysis, results reported as standardised mean difference (SMD) 95% confidence interval (CI). Eighteen involving 1,541 were included, 14 included meta-analysis. The suggested reduction condition (SMD = − 1.48, CI 2.06 0.90, P < 0.00001; night MD 0.52, 0.42 0.62, proportion time 5.65, 4.78 6.52, 0.00001). Subgroup analyses indicated intervention characteristics (e.g., less than 8 weeks more 60 min at session, individual or group settings, location, type such water-based exercise, progressive muscle relaxation, aerobics) participant (with without complications) influenced overall effect. demonstrates positively impact people, type, duration, delivery method, form. These findings provide valuable insights healthcare professionals hold implications developing comprehensive, evidence-based guidance.

Language: Английский

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Efficacy of Non-Pharmacological Interventions for the Prevention of Antenatal Depression: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 106088 - 106088

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Role of Pilates on Pregnancy and Its Related Problems

Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 3, 2025

Abstract This study evaluates the impact of Pilates exercises on pregnancy. is a popular exercise for fitness, rehabilitation, and athletic performance. A basic search strategy using keywords from various database engines was used articles 2019 to 2024 were selected this study. The results show that can help pregnant women feel physically prepared, less anxious about giving birth, improve postural stability. They relieve pelvic alignment, lumbar, low back discomfort, lower stress levels, boost quality life sleep, delivery outcomes. be integrated into prenatal care programs enhance whole pregnancy experience support health mothers newborns.

Language: Английский

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Effect of prenatal online interventions on postpartum depressive symptoms and well-being: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Archives of Women s Mental Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 15, 2025

Language: Английский

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Feasibility, Clinical Efficacy, and Maternal Outcomes of a Remote Exercise Program in Pregnant Women with Obesity: The GROB Randomized Control Pilot Study

Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 51(3)

Published: March 15, 2024

Background: Obesity is common in women of reproductive age and increases the risk during pregnancy. Exercising this period reduces health complications. Home e-health programs are effective overcoming exercise barriers as pregnant use technology internet for information. Methods: A single-blind randomized controlled feasibility study with obesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥30 kg/m2) was conducted University Hospital Center São João between January April 2023. Pregnant were to a control group standard care an experimental 8-week remote program using Phoenix® biofeedback device. Feasibility outcome measures recruitment rate (≥35%), loss follow-up (≤15%), fidelity (≥1 session/week). Secondary outcomes evaluated through Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire, Oswestry Index on Disability, weight assessments at baseline end program. Results: Of 63 eligible participants, 24 (38.1%) successfully completed assessment. these, 3 (4.8%) from did not perform initial onboarding. The had 8.3% losses there no losses. Program (mean ≥1 session/week) fulfilled by 66.7% participants. Regarding secondary assessed 8th week, compared higher levels physical activity sports activities, lower level inactivity, disability rates caused low back pain. Conclusions: Based rate, follow-up, GROB (obesity pregnancy) deemed feasible worthy consideration larger study. Moreover, has potential improve maternal reducing sedentarism Clinical Trial Registration: been registered https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ (registration number: NCT05331586).

Language: Английский

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The impact of Pilates exercise for depression symptoms in female patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 102(41), P. e35419 - e35419

Published: Oct. 13, 2023

Background: The Pilates exercise has recently become an increasingly popular way of in female patients since it is attractive and low-cost physical modality. may be a beneficial method for with depression anxiety symptoms. However, to date, there been no attempt collate this literature. This review aims systematically assess meta-analyze the efficacy symptoms inform evidence-based guidelines prescription. Methods: Five electronic databases (Scopus, MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, Web Science, Cochrane Library) were searched up January 2023 examine randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focused on effects depressive disorders individuals elevated levels included. primary outcomes severity depression, secondary anxiety. Statistical analyses performed using Stata version 15.1 software 95% confidence interval (Registration number: CRD42023426522), PEDRO Scale was used evaluate risk bias RCT. Results: 18 RCTs 827 methodological quality considered A level 4 studies, B 13, C 1 study investigation. meta-analysis showed that moderate evidence significantly improved (SMD = –0.73; CI –0.86 –0.59; P < .01) –0.62; –0.79 –0.46; .01). Conclusions: could reduce can as potential ancillary program improve patients.

Language: Английский

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Is Pilates effective in improving depressive disorders? A comprehensive overview

International Clinical Psychopharmacology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 40(2), P. 53 - 61

Published: Jan. 26, 2024

Depressive disorders are disabling conditions that account for high social costs. Pilates demonstrated to have several beneficial effects on health. Objective of this manuscript was systematically review the literature about depressive disorders. A bibliographic search conducted in main database sources (Pubmed, Medline, and Scopus). The inclusion criteria consisted articles written English language effectiveness symptoms. Most included studies randomized controlled trials (10 out 12). available agrees indicating is effective improving symptoms especially when compared inactivity practice administered a medium-long period (8-16 weeks). In addition, seems at least comparable than aerobic exercise. can be considered reliable complementary treatment people with These findings should interpreted considering different types as well duration programs or rating scales used assess mood Studies more homogenous design needed confirm make generalizable results presented review.

Language: Английский

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The impact of inactivity during the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical performance of high school athletes

BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: June 6, 2024

Abstract Background/Objective This study was conducted during the 2019–2020 academic year to evaluate impact of participation in school sports on students’ Body Mass Index (BMI) and Assessing Levels Physical Activity (ALPHA) test scores. Interrupted by COVID-19 pandemic, which led a suspension in-person education, resumed September 2021, refocusing effects pandemic-induced inactivity physical fitness levels same cohort. Methods The included twenty-nine male high students (age: 17,24 ± 0,73 years), divided into thirteen athletes (participating such as football, basketball, track) sixteen non-athletic counterparts. They underwent reassessment using ALPHA battery, evaluating cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, motor skills fitness. Data were analyzed independent paired samples t-tests two-way repeated measures ANOVA assess changes over time between groups. Discriminant function analysis evaluated test’s ability classify based their athletic status pre- post-pandemic. Results Initially, athlete exhibited significantly better BMI, 20 m shuttle run, 4 × 10 speed run scores compared non-athlete peers. After only remained higher for athletes, with diminished distinctions other areas. classification accuracy battery decreased from 89.7 75.9% Conclusion enforced sedentary lifestyle due pandemic adversely affected all students, particularly diminishing health-related parameters body composition, cardiorespiratory musculoskeletal strength, skills. Students previously engaged regular activity, notably experienced significant declines. highlights urgent need targeted interventions encourage active lifestyles among youth post-pandemic phase, aiming avert long-term adverse health outcomes.

Language: Английский

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