60: Optimal Exercise for Adolescent Depression: A Network Meta-Analysis

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This episode does a deep dive on a network meta-analysis evaluating the comparative effectiveness and optimal dosage of various exercise types—specifically aerobic training (AT), resistance training (RT), flexibility training (FT), and combined training (AT+RT)—for reducing depressive symptoms in children and adolescents. Overall, the study aims to provide evidence-based guidance for developing targeted clinical and public health strategies to manage adolescent depression through physical activity. Cao X. Comparative effects of exercise type and dose on depression in children and adolescents: a network meta-analysis. Front Psychol. 2025;16:1632111. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1632111. Follow Dr. Anthony Novello, PT, DPT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anthonynovello.dpt⁠

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