Investigators Workshop | Exercise in Epilepsy — Just Getting Warmed Up

Friday, December 3, 2021
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OVERVIEW:

This workshop showcases the potential benefits and application of exercise in the management of epilepsy.

Exercise is known to have positive health effects including mood and cognition, but has been minimally investigated in epilepsy. Further, few studies have investigated the effects of exercise on seizure control, mood, and cognition in people with epilepsy to date. Three recent studies in epilepsy have shown cognitive improvement with an exercise intervention. The positive findings of exercise in people with epilepsy parallel evidence from exercise studies in animal models of epilepsy. While in its infancy, this area of investigation shows promising effects of exercise for those with epilepsy and deserve further discussion in the clinical care community

Learning Objectives:

Following participation in this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the benefits of exercise and address the current status of and challenges for people with epilepsy in exercising
  • Describe the existing clinical evidence for exercise benefits in people with epilepsy and describe future prospective studies
  • Recognize the evidence in animal models of epilepsy for exercise benefits and potential mechanisms of action

Program:

Moderators: Jane B. Allendorfer, PhD and Farah D. Lubin, PhD

Speakers: Jane B. Allendorfer, PhD, Halley B. Alexander, MD, and Ricardo Arida, PhD

Activity Type
Investigators Workshop
Credit
Non-CME
Format
In person
Career Stage
Early Career (typically 0-5 years from completion of training)
Mid-Career (typically 6-15 years from completion of training)
Senior (typically >15 years from completion of training)
Audience
Advanced Practice Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Clinicians
Fellows/Trainees
Nurses
Pharmacists
Scientists/Researchers
Technicians
Demographic
Clinical
First-time Attendees
Research
Young Professionals