Effects of exercise on symptoms of anxiety in primary care patients: A randomized controlled trial

Henriksson, Malin; Wall, Alexander; Nyberg, Jenny; Adiels, Martin; Lundin, Karin; Bergh, Ylva; Eggertsen, Robert; Danielsson, Louise; Kuhn, H. Georg; Westerlund, Maria; David Åberg, N.; Waern, Margda; Åberg, Maria

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2021.10.006

Effects of exercise on symptoms of anxiety in primary care patients: A randomized controlled trial

BACKGROUND There is a need for high-quality research regarding exercise interventions for persons with anxiety disorders. We investigate whether a 12-week exercise intervention, with different intensities, could reduce anxiety symptoms in patients with anxiety disorders. METHODS 286 patients were…