Physical exercise in rats with epilepsy is protective against seizures: evidence of animal studies

摘要: People with epilepsy have been discouraged from participating in physical activity due to the fear that it will exacerbate seizures. Clinical and animal studies indicate a reduction of seizure frequency as well decrease susceptibility subsequently evoked seizures after an exercise program. Analyses experimental animals submitted training programs were performed. In all was able reduce number spontaneous rats epilepsy. Seizure occurrence during relatively absent majority studies. No death found 1680 h exercise. Based on these results is plausible encouraging persons non-pharmacological treatments preventative measures such