Simultaneous aerobic exercise and rTMS: Feasibility of combining therapeutic modalities to treat depression

Aerobic exercise (AEx) is the most commonly studied mode of exercise for the treatment of depression [1]. AEx has been implemented as a standalone approach as well as an adjunctive treatment concomitant with pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic treatments [2 –5]. AEx is effective in reducing depressive symptoms whether employed singularly or with other anti-depressant treatments. The safety and efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for treatment of depression is also well documented [6,7].

Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - October 31, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Ryan E. Ross, Catherine J. VanDerwerker, Jennifer H. Newton, Mark S. George, E. Baron Short, Gregory L. Sahlem, A.J. Manett, James B. Fox, Chris M. Gregory Source Type: research