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  • Psychiatry
  • Exercise Science
  • Public Health

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  • Schizophrenia presents with cognitive, negative, and positive symptoms, leading to reduced life expectancy and increased risks of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
  • The global economic burden of mental disorders, including schizophrenia, is substantial and projected to rise significantly by 2030.
  • Current pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments for schizophrenia have limitations, highlighting the need for complementary interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current research on the role of physical activity and exercise in the prevention and treatment of schizophrenia.
  • To examine the prognostic value of physical activity for incident schizophrenia and its impact on related health issues like obesity and fitness.
  • To synthesize evidence on exercise benefits for individuals with schizophrenia, focusing on health outcomes, cognitive function, and cardiorespiratory fitness.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and synthesis of existing scientific literature on physical activity, exercise, and schizophrenia.
  • Analysis of studies investigating physical activity's prognostic role in schizophrenia development.
  • Evaluation of research on exercise interventions' effects on physical health, cognitive function, and fitness in schizophrenia patients.

Main Results:

  • Physical activity may have a positive prognostic role in preventing schizophrenia.
  • Exercise interventions demonstrate benefits for individuals with schizophrenia, improving cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and cognitive functioning.
  • Exercise can positively impact associated health conditions such as obesity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia in schizophrenia patients.

Conclusions:

  • Physical activity and exercise are crucial components for both the prevention and treatment of schizophrenia.
  • Integrating exercise into schizophrenia care can improve overall health, cognitive abilities, and quality of life.
  • Further research and clinical implementation of exercise programs are recommended to reduce the burden of schizophrenia.