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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 14, 2014; 20(30): 10577-10584
Published online Aug 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i30.10577
Published online Aug 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i30.10577
Aerobic exercise improves gastrointestinal motility in psychiatric inpatients
Yeon Soo Kim, Bong Kil Song, Ji Sun Oh, Seung Seok Woo, Health and Exercise Science Laboratory, Institute of Sports Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-742, South Korea
Author contributions: Song BK designed the research study; Oh JS performed the study procedures and collected data; Woo SS analyzed the data; Kim YS interpreted the findings and drafted the manuscript; all authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Bong Kil Song, MS, Health and Exercise Science Laboratory, Institute of Sports Science, Seoul National University, 71-126, Kwanak-ro 1, Kwanakgu, Seoul 151-742, South Korea. gardenkil@naver.com
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Received: January 3, 2014
Revised: April 6, 2014
Accepted: April 30, 2014
Published online: August 14, 2014
Revised: April 6, 2014
Accepted: April 30, 2014
Published online: August 14, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Maintaining a routine of physical activity for inpatients of closed wards in mental health facilities remains a major challenge. Long-term inactivity is a risk factor for decreased gastrointestinal motility, which leads to constipation and can affect drug absorption, as well as weight gain and related metabolic and cardiovascular disorders. In this study, implementation of a 12-wk aerobic exercise program was shown to be beneficial in reducing colonic transit time, decreasing weight and improving blood pressure.