A narrative review of exercise intervention mechanisms for post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans

A narrative review of exercise intervention mechanisms for post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severely disrupts the daily lives of veterans and active duty personnel and may influence their suicidal behaviour. This study provides insight into existing research on PTSD in veterans through a narrative review. Exercise was found to reduce PTSD symptoms in v...

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Main Authors:	Fang Zhao, Chuchen Liu, Zhiyi Lin
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
Series:	Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:	exercise intervention PTSD veterans exercise prescription mental health
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1483077/full
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