Sport as a therapeutic: How movement against psychological suffering helps

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Erfahren Sie, wie Sport die Psyche positiv beeinflussen kann und welche Grenzen es bei psychischen Erkrankungen gibt. Professor Dr. Jens Plag von der Oberberg Fachklinik Potsdam erklärt die Zusammenhänge zwischen körperlicher Aktivität, Therapie und psychischem Wohlbefinden. Entdecken Sie die Vorteile von Sport als Ergänzung zur Psychotherapie!
Find out how sport can influence the psyche positively and what limits there are in mental illnesses. Professor Dr. Jens Plag from the Oberberg Fachklinik Potsdam explains the connections between physical activity, therapy and mentally well -being. Discover the advantages of sport as a supplement to psychotherapy! (Symbolbild/MB)

sport can inspire the soul! In an inspiring lecture, Professor Dr. med. Jens Plag, senior physician of the Oberberg specialist clinic Potsdam Brandenburg, the medical insights on the role of sport in mental illnesses. Access to the power of the movement is not only a way to keep fit physically, but could also be a key to strengthen the psyche!

The latest information shows: Movement is more than just a "feeling-bed phenomenon". According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), it is proven that physical activity contributes to strengthening the cardiovascular system and fighting overweight. But that's not all! Researchers have found that people who are regularly active suffer from mental illnesses. Professor Plag emphasizes: "We have known since the 1990s that movement has a positive impact on well -being and that diseases such as depression or anxiety disorders can ward off."

How sport lifts the mood

But how does this miracle work? When it comes to exercising, the body releases messenger substances such as serotonin and dopamine. These hormones are real mood highwit, they promote concentration and increase performance! A large number of studies since the early 2000s have shown that endurance and strength training as well as activities such as yoga or tai-chi can represent effective forms of therapy. The message is clear: the more intense and longer the exercises, the better the therapeutic effect!

But here comes the catch: sport is not a panacea! The positive effect is usually only evident after a long regularity in training. Especially with serious psychological problems such as depression, the first step is often a huge fight! Even the pulling can feel like lifting a weight of tons. Professor Plag explains: "For many of those affected, it is necessary to first receive psychotherapeutic or drug support in order to then start sport." So the trick is to use the movement after the initial therapy process as a valuable addition.

The Oberberg specialist clinic Potsdam Brandenburg is a place where people are treated with mental suffering. Here you will find the support you need under the direction of Professor Plag and his team. Sports therapy is used integratively to promote recovery and increase well -being. Become curious? Visit the website of the Oberberg specialist clinic Potsdam and discover how sport can change life!

Further information on the clinic: Oberberg Fachklinik Potsdam