Feasibility and effect of aerobic exercise for lowering @entity308 among individuals with XXXX : a pilot study.

@entity1 @entity131 @entity308 @entity65
PURPOSE: : To establish the feasibility and effect of an aerobic exercise intervention on symptoms of @entity308 among individuals with @entity131 . DESIGN: : A pre-post single group. @entity1 : : our community dwelling @entity1 (>11 months postinjury) with residual physical impairment recruited from an outpatient clinic. INTERVENTION: : 12-week aerobic exercise program. OUTCOME MEASURES: : The Hamilton Rating Scale for @entity308 ; aerobic capacity (cycle ergometer, heart rate at reference resistance, perceived exertion); Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and program perception (survey). ANALYSIS: : Descriptive statistics to depict change in outcome measure scores. Answers from the survey were collated and presented as summary statements. RESULTS: : All @entity1 had fewer symptoms of @entity308 , improved aerobic capacity and higher self esteem after the intervention. High satisfaction with the program was reported with no adverse effects. CONCLUSION: : The aerobic exercise program was feasible and effective for individuals with @entity131 , leading to improved mood, @entity65 , and self-esteem. Future research is needed to determine the intensity, frequency, and duration required to reach and maintain improvement.
