Depression, stress-related conditions, long lasting musculoskeletal disorders and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide often having negative consequences on their ability to work and quality of life.
Mental health disorders comprise a broad range of problems with different symptoms. People suffering from mental health problems often have bodily oriented symptoms, representing a major group of patients seeking help from physical therapists.
Ideally, body and mind are to be treated as a unity, physical therapists working at their highest professional standards with human movement as its core.
We know that exercise has positive effects on the brain. Exercise has antidepressant properties and can improve the brain function of the elderly and may even be preventive against dementia.
Scientific American Article