Short description: This guide shows how to effectively incorporate training and exercise into therapy. It discusses the benefits of sports for dementia and how physical activity can help prevent depression. This work illustrates the effects of sports on neurological and mental health conditions—both preventively and therapeutically. It is based on scientific evidence and includes practical training recommendations.

Long description: Sports as a therapeutic option for neurological and mental health conditions. Physical activity, especially sports, is considered effective in the prevention and treatment of numerous diseases across various fields. But what is scientifically established? How significant are the effects? This book presents the possibilities of preventing and potentially improving neurological and mental health conditions through physical activity and sports, based on scientific evidence. Conditions discussed include stroke, dementia, Parkinson's syndrome, depression, multiple sclerosis, sarcopenia, fibromyalgia, and many more. Comprehensive: preventive and therapeutic effects for all relevant conditions in the fields of neurology and psychiatry. Scientifically grounded: systematic review of the literature on the topic of prevention and therapy through physical activity and sports. With practical recommendations for preparing and conducting health-oriented training.