Physical Activity in People With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review of Correlates
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Date
2016
Authors
Vancampfort, Davy
Richards, Justin
Stubbs, Brendon
Akello, Grace
Ademola Gbiri, Caleb
Ward, Philip B.
Rosenbaum, Simon
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Journal of Physical Activity and Health
Abstract
People with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely than the general population to be physically
inactive. The present review systematically evaluated correlates of physical activity across the socioecological model for people
with PTSD. Methods: Two independent reviewers searched Embase, PubMed, PsycARTICLES, and CINAHL from inception
until June 2015, combining the medical subject heading “posttraumatic stress disorder” or “PTSD,” with “physical activity” or
“exercise.” Data were extracted by the same independent researchers and summarized according to the socioecological model.
Results: Eight papers involving 1368 (994 men) participants (age range = 18–70 years) were eligible and enabled evaluation of
21 correlates. The only correlate (n ≥ 4) consistently associated with lower physical activity participation in people with PTSD
was symptoms of hyperarousal. No consistent facilitators were identified. Conclusions: Hyperarousal symptoms are associated
with lower physical activity participation among people with PTSD and should be considered in the design and delivery
of individualized exercise programs targeting this population. The role of social, environmental, and policy factors on physical
activity participation among people with PTSD is unknown and should be addressed by future research.
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Keywords
Exercise, Hyperarousal, Fear, Sleep
Citation
Vancampfort, D., Richards, J., Stubbs, B., Akello, G., Gbiri, C. A., Ward, P. B., & Rosenbaum, S. (2016). Physical activity in people with posttraumatic stress disorder: a systematic review of correlates. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 13(8), 910-918. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2015-0436