DEALING WITH SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER Has your mood darkened with the shorter days and longer nights of fall andwinter? If you’re likemany people, getting less sunshine and being less active this time of year can contribute to feelings of sadness and apathy that may be associatedwith Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD). The good news is that regular exercise can help boost your mood and guard against symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. EXERCISE AND SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention, 14 % of people in the United States experience SAD (also known as seasonal depression). But research shows thatmany people canmanage or avoid SAD with 30 to 60 minutes of exercise and 20 minutes of exposure to sunlight each day. In addition, data show exercisers have lower rates of recurrent depression compared with study participants who do not exercise. These figures emphasize the importance of exercising throughout the winter. Try the tips for maintaining your winter exercise routine this winter: • Arrange your schedule to start and end later or earlier so that you can exercise outside after sunrise or before sundown. • Get outside towalk, jog, run, snowshoe, or cross country ski. The exposure to sunlight can help increase your vitaminD levels and elevate yourmood. • Enlist the services of a personal fitness trainer. Many people findmeeting with a personal fitness trainer helps themstickwith their exercise routine. GET PROFESSIONAL HELP FOR SAD IF YOU NEED IT Although lack of sunlight and activity often are culprits of seasonal affective disorder, genetics and hormonal changes also may contribute to the condition. If exercise alone doesn’t improve your mood and your sadness persists for more than 2 weeks, schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists. We will provide you with techniques in addition to exercise to manage stress.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT DR. LINDSEY FISHER, DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL OPERATIONS In her short time at TPPT, Dr. Fisher has become act ively involved as the medical director of sports team training. She has been instrumental in developing exercise programs for individuals to become better athletes . She al so recei ved her Functional Movement Systems Level One certification in order to deliver patients with the best and most appropriate care possible. Dr. Fisher has also been very active as a youth soccer club coach of all ages for the past 10 years. She currently trains and coaches three U-13 girls’ soccer teams. She has a passion to help prevent injuries for athletes of all levels, while also rehabbing them back to the playing field.
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