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September 10, 2025Children0 citationsOpen Access

Impact of Physiotherapy Stress-Management on Health Factors in Morbidly Obese Youth

Effectiveness of a Physiotherapy Stress-Management Protocol on Cardiorespiratory, Metabolic and Psychological Indicators of Children and Adolescents with Morbid Obesity

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PTPelagia TsakonaAHAlexandra Hristara-PapadopoulouTAThomas Apostolou

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Overview

Non-randomized trial shows improved body composition and psychological indicators in youth with morbid obesity, highlighting stress management benefits.

Key Points

  • Improvements in BMI, waist-to-height ratio, and various psychological indicators were observed after the intervention.
  • Key outcomes included enhanced forced expiratory volume, blood pressure, and reduced insulin resistance within 4 months.
  • Children experienced positive changes in stress and self-esteem, impacting their anxiety and physical self-perception significantly.
  • The intervention combined diaphragmatic breathing and physiotherapy exercises, supporting long-term health for morbid obesity patients.

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Tsakona et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a90c54b1d3bfb60e238fhttps://doi.org/10.3390/children12081010
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