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A Multimodal Imaging- and Stimulation-based Method of Evaluating Connectivity-related Brain Excitability in Patients with Epilepsy
Published on: November 13, 2016
Experimental and clinical findings from physical exercise as complementary therapy for epilepsy
Ricardo Mario Arida1, Antonio-Carlos Guimarães de Almeida, Esper Abrão Cavalheiro
1Departamento de Fisiologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo/Escola Paulista de Medicina, São Paulo, Brazil. arida.nexp@epm.br
Epilepsy & Behavior : E&B
|October 27, 2012
Summary
Physical exercise shows promise as a complementary therapy for epilepsy. Regular exercise may reduce seizure susceptibility, anxiety, and depression, improving the quality of life for individuals with epilepsy.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Exercise Science
- Complementary Medicine
Background:
- Epilepsy management often involves complementary therapies.
- Physical exercise is increasingly recognized for its therapeutic potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the positive effects of physical exercise programs in epilepsy.
- To highlight exercise's antiepileptogenic and neuroprotective properties.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical studies and experimental models of epilepsy.
- Analysis of exercise's impact on seizure susceptibility, anxiety, and depression.
Main Results:
- Exercise demonstrates beneficial actions in epilepsy models and clinical settings.
- Exercise can reduce seizure susceptibility and improve mental health outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Physical exercise is a significant complementary therapy for epilepsy.
- Exercise offers potential as a non-pharmacological treatment for epilepsy, enhancing quality of life.
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