Assessment of the effectiveness of exercise interventions in the treatment of PTSD: based on a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis

This review supports the use of structured exercise, especially yoga and resistance training, as an effective adjunctive intervention for PTSD. The findings inform evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice, including optimal dosing and population-specific considerations. Future research should integrate body-oriented frameworks such as psychomotor therapy to further elucidate mechanisms and personalize exercise-based approaches in trauma recovery.

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Frontiers in Psychology
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2026-01-07
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1702199
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
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Assessment of the effectiveness of exercise interventions in the treatment of PTSD: based on a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis

Yu Fang, Zhiyi Lin, Qilin Zhang
Frontiers in Psychology
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
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Assessment of the effectiveness of exercise interventions in the treatment of PTSD: based on a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis

Yu Fang, Zhiyi Lin, Qilin Zhang
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Abstract

This review supports the use of structured exercise, especially yoga and resistance training, as an effective adjunctive intervention for PTSD. The findings inform evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice, including optimal dosing and population-specific considerations. Future research should integrate body-oriented frameworks such as psychomotor therapy to further elucidate mechanisms and personalize exercise-based approaches in trauma recovery.

Frontiers in PsychologyVol. 16
Fujian Normal University (CN), Hunan Normal University (CN), Changsha Normal University (CN)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 95%
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
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