@article{ref1,
title="Effects of aquatic exercise on mental health, functional autonomy and oxidative stress in depressed elderly individuals: a randomized clinical trial",
journal="Clinics (Sao Paulo)",
year="2019",
author="Silva, Luciano Acordi da and Tortelli, Luana and Motta, Janaína and Menguer, Lorhan and Mariano, Sindianra and Tasca, Gladson and Silveira, Gustavo de Bem and Pinho, Ricardo Aurino and Silveira, Paulo Cesar Lock",
volume="74",
number="",
pages="e322-e322",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of aquatic exercise on mental health, functional autonomy and oxidative stress parameters in depressed elderly individuals. <br><br>METHODS: Initially, ninety-two elderly individuals were included in the study and were allocated into the depression group (n=16) and nondepression group (n=14). Both groups engaged in the aquatic exercise program for 12 weeks, including two weekly sessions (45 min/session) at a low intensity (between 50% and 60% of maximal heart rate or Borg scale scores of 13 to 14) throughout the intervention. All outcomes were evaluated at baseline and 12 weeks later. <br><br>RESULTS: The patients were 63.5±8.8 years old. The following scores were decreased after training in the depressed group: depression (53%), anxiety (48%), and Timed Up & Go (33%). The following scores increased: Berg Balance Scale (9%) and flexibility (44%). Regarding the blood-based parameters, there were decreases in protein carbonylation (46%) and nitric oxide (60%) and increases in glutathione (170%) and superoxide dismutase (160%) in the depression group (p<0.005). <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The aquatic exercise program reduces depression and anxiety, improves functional autonomy and decreases oxidative stress in depressed elderly individuals.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1807-5932",
doi="10.6061/clinics/2019/e322",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.6061/clinics/2019/e322"
}