scholarly journals Strength and Power Improvements in Athlete and Non-Athletes During Intensive Eating Disorder Treatment

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 562-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura K. Fewell ◽  
Riley Nickols ◽  
Amanda Schlitzer Tierney ◽  
Cheri A. Levinson
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Maximal Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Treatment Center ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Eating Disorder Treatment ◽  
Disorder Treatment

Understanding the unique needs of athletes who undergo eating disorder (ED) treatment is sorely needed. This study explores changes of strength and power in athlete (n = 21) and non-athlete (n = 36) patients from intake to discharge. Maximal oxygen consumption, vertical jump, push-ups, hand grip strength, and body mass index (in anorexia nervosa; AN) were measured among treatment center patients. The number of push-ups and hand grip strength were significantly improved upon discharge in the full sample (ps < .005) and in AN only (ps < .001). Body mass index was also significantly higher in AN (p < .001). Maximal oxygen consumption and vertical jump did not significantly improve between admission and discharge in either group (ps > .40). This study is the first to investigate measures of strength in athletes engaged in intensive eating disorder treatment and indicates the need to address the psychological mindset around physical activity using exercise education as part of a comprehensive program. Recommendations for incorporating exercise into an intensive ED treatment center are also provided.

scholarly journals Self-reported Precipitating Factors for the Development of Eating Disorders in Young Adulthood: A Preliminary Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cassandra Lenza
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Treatment Center ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Precipitating Factors ◽  
Eating Concerns ◽  
Eating Disorder Treatment ◽  
Disorder Treatment ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Dieting Behaviors

Abstract Objective: This study aimed to identify the perceived precipitating factors for seeking eating disorder treatment in the Millennial population. The purpose of this study was to understand the Millennial population, and determine if self-reported causes of eating concerns are different for this age demographic than that of the general population. Method: An exploratory analysis of the charts of one hundred individuals, mainly women, who sought eating disorder treatment at an outpatient eating disorder treatment center, for the period of 2014-2018, was completed. Respondents met the age criteria and were 18-36 years old. Results: The majority of individuals reported beginning dieting behaviors or restricting their food intake as the main cause of their eating disorder (44%). Discussion: Millennial individuals are comparative to the general public when self-reporting precipitating events that lead to the development of an eating disorder. Risk factors inherent to eating disorders, such as early dieting, body dissatisfaction, anxiety, and depression remain the same for this population.

Cost-utility analysis of eating disorder treatment

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Pohjolainen ◽  
P. Rasanen ◽  
R. P. Roine ◽  
H. Sintonen ◽  
K. Wahlbeck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Cost Utility ◽  
Cost Utility Analysis ◽  
Utility Analysis ◽  
Eating Disorder Treatment ◽  
Disorder Treatment
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