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Exercise therapy in the application of sleep disorders
Yuhang Zhao1, Qiang Dai2, Yuhao Li2
1School of Kinesiology and Health, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing, China.
Frontiers in Neurology
|July 5, 2024
Summary
Exercise therapy effectively treats sleep disorders following neurological injuries. This review summarizes exercise
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Sleep Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Sleep disorders are common comorbidities of neurological injuries, impairing recovery and quality of life.
- Traditional treatments for sleep disorders present limitations in efficacy and patient adherence.
- Exercise demonstrates significant potential in preventing and mitigating neurological injuries and associated sleep disturbances.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and analyze the application of exercise therapy for sleep disorders.
- To summarize effective exercise intervention strategies for sleep disorders.
- To explore the molecular mechanisms underlying exercise's benefits on sleep.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search of domestic and international research over several decades.
- Systematic review and analysis of exercise therapy's application and intervention strategies.
- Exploration of molecular pathways involved in exercise-induced sleep improvement.
Main Results:
- Exercise therapy is a beneficial approach for managing sleep disorders.
- Specific exercise intervention strategies show promise in improving sleep quality.
- Potential molecular mechanisms linking exercise to improved sleep are identified.
Conclusions:
- Exercise therapy offers a viable and effective treatment for sleep disorders in neurological injury patients.
- Further research is needed to refine exercise protocols and elucidate underlying mechanisms.
- This review provides a foundation for future studies on exercise interventions for sleep disorders.
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