Working Out PTSD
Erica R Scioli PhD
In the first podcast, study PI and clinical psychologist, Dr. Erica Scioli, and exercise physiologist, Dr. James Whitworth, discuss how Dr. Scioli’s 12-week exercise study can positively impact anti-stress and anti-pain neurohormones such that Veteran’s suffering from chronic pain and PTSD can experience associated improvements in pain and PTSD related symptoms as well as improve overall functioning and quality of life. In the second podcast, Neuropsychologist, Dr. Mike Esterman gives an overview as to how regular exercise may improve some symptoms of PTSD and related concerns such as mood, sleep and attention/concentration.