Friday, April 10, 2020
Can Saddlebags For Depression Help?
Can Saddlebags For Depression Help?Research papers have been published on therapeutic riding with a variety of different kinds of riding equipment. These include lawn, hiking, alpine and mountain biking. This article discusses two therapy research papers that focus on riding or exercising in saddlebags for depression.The first of these papers is 'The Saddlebag Technique for Depression'. This study was published in 2020 in Applied Clinical Psychology. The findings of this study focus on finding a controlled environment in which to test the effectiveness of saddlebag exercise as a treatment for depression. Subjects were told that they would be participating in an outdoor riding event and would need to participate in intense exercise before beginning. They were also asked to participate in a two week mood assessment before and after their participation in the study.There were two saddlebag techniques that were used in this study. In one condition, subjects were given a combination of ex ercises that they could practice in a natural environment using a saddlebag that was slightly smaller than that of a regular bicycle saddlebag. Subjects rode on the saddlebag in the same way that they would normally ride a bicycle.In the second saddlebag condition, subjects had to use a saddlebag specially designed to fit into the saddlebag of a mountain bike. The saddlebag consisted of a frame with a modified seat post and handlebars, which were incorporated into a leather carrying case that fits into the saddlebag. Subjects would then need to exercise in the saddlebag while riding on a bicycle.The results of this study showed that subjects who rode in the saddlebag conditions showed a significant reduction in their stress levels. Although they didn't have any improvements in their moods, the subjects were able to reduce their anxiety and feel more relaxed. This suggests that saddlebag exercise does help reduce anxiety.Other saddlebag techniques were used for other psychiatric diso rders including OCD and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. One saddlebag technique involved the use of a padded riding-saddlebag attached to a bicycle to make it easier for a patient to hold his or her head up while riding a bicycle. These saddlebags were also worn by riders for the duration of the workout.A saddlebag for depression is another option that can be explored for those who are suffering from depression and cannot find a conventional therapy that fits their needs. It is possible to reduce the severity of depression and other psychiatric disorders by using saddlebags for exercise and riding.
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