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PTSD, Exercise, Physical Activity, Resistance Training, Posttraumatic stress disorder
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Employment (2)

VA Boston Healthcare System: Boston, Massachusetts, US

2018-08-01 to present
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James W. Whitworth

Boston University School of Medicine: Boston, MA, US

2018-08-01 to present (Psychiatry)
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James W. Whitworth

Education and qualifications (3)

Columbia University: New York, NY, US

2013-05 to 2018-05 | Doctor of Philosophy/Kinesiology (Graduate School of Arts and Science)
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James W. Whitworth

Teachers College of Columbia University: New York, NY, US

2012-01 to 2013-05 | Master of Arts/Applied Exercise Physiology (Biobehavioral Sciences)
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James W. Whitworth

State University of New York Plattsburgh: Plattsburgh, NY, US

2007-08 to 2011-12 | Bachelor of Science (Sport and Wellness)
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James W. Whitworth

Funding (1)

Impact of Lifestyle on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk Factors in Trauma Exposed Post-9/11 Veterans

2021-11 to 2026-10 | Grant
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (D.C., D.C., US)
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5IK2RX003564

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James W. Whitworth

Works (30)

ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Boards Update on Recertification and Continuing Education Credit Provider Policy

ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal
2024-07 | Journal article
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Part of ISSN: 1091-5397
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Contributors: Paul M Gallo; Becky Langton; Meir Magal; Rachelle Reed; James W. Whitworth; Francis Neric
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Are Associated with Physical Health Burden among Post-9/11 Women Veterans

Journal of Women's Health
2024-06-14 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1540-9996
Part of ISSN: 1931-843X
Contributors: Michelle Pebole; James W. Whitworth; Katherine M. Iverson; Alyssa Currao; Catherine B. Fortier
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Associations Between Head Injury, Strangulation, Cardiometabolic Health, and Functional Disability Among Female Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

Women's Health Issues
2024-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Michelle M. Pebole; Katherine M. Iverson; Catherine B. Fortier; Kimberly B. Werner; Jennifer R. Fonda; Alyssa Currao; James W. Whitworth; Regina E. McGlinchey; Tara E. Galovski
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Effects of resistance training on mental health and sleep outcomes among women with posttraumatic stress disorder.

Practice Innovations
2024-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Michelle M. Pebole; Nicholas J. SantaBarbara; Sanaz Nosrat; James W. Whitworth
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Exercise as Medicine for People with a Substance Use Disorder: An ACSM Call to Action Statement

Current Sports Medicine Reports
2024-02 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1537-8918
Contributors: Nora L. Nock; Mark Stoutenberg; Dane B. Cook; James W. Whitworth; E. Amy Janke; Adam J. Gordon
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Acute changes in affective valence and perceived distress predict reductions in PTSD symptom severity

Mental Health and Physical Activity
2023-10 | Journal article
Contributors: James W. Whitworth; Nicholas J. SantaBarbara; Sanaz Nosrat; Michelle M. Pebole; Bradley G. Cripe; Grace McKeon
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Biological and psychological predictors of heart rate patterns during physical activity

Psychology of Sport and Exercise
2023-03 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1469-0292
Contributors: Deanna Kaplan; Roman Palitsky; Shira I. Dunsiger; Wen-Chih Wu; Amira G. Parker; Jessica K. Troubh; James.W. Whitworth; Beth C. Bock
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Physical inactivity, cigarette smoking, and psychiatric comorbidity among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder.

Health Psychology
2022-03 | Journal article
Contributors: James W. Whitworth; Erica R. Scioli; Terence M. Keane; Brian P. Marx
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Tai Chi and Qigong for trauma exposed populations: A systematic review

Mental Health and Physical Activity
2022-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Barbara L. Niles; Kieran F. Reid; James W. Whitworth; Elaine Alligood; Sarah Krill Williston; Daniel H. Grossman; Maria M. McQuade; DeAnna L. Mori
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Moderated mediation for exercise maintenance in pain and posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized trial.

Health Psychology
2020-09 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1930-7810
Part of ISSN: 0278-6133
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James W. Whitworth
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Early Adolescent Binge Drinking Increases Risk of Psychopathology in Post-9/11 Veterans and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Exacerbates Symptom Severity

Alcohol and Alcoholism
2020-08-10 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0735-0414
Part of ISSN: 1464-3502
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James W. Whitworth
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Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is Associated With Better Cardiometabolic Health and Lower PTSD Severity in Post-9/11 Veterans

Military Medicine
2020-06-08 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0026-4075
Part of ISSN: 1930-613X
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James W. Whitworth
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Acute Psychological Effects of Resistance Exercise in Men With Symptoms of Muscle Dysmorphia

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
2020-04-23 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1064-8011
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James W. Whitworth
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Psychological benefits of exercise.

APA handbook of sport and exercise psychology, volume 2: Exercise psychology (Vol. 2).
2019 | Other
Contributors: Joseph T. Ciccolo; James W. Whitworth; Sanaz Nosrat
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Feasibility of Resistance Exercise for Posttraumatic Stress and Anxiety Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Journal of Traumatic Stress
2019-12 | Journal article
Contributors: James W. Whitworth; Sanaz Nosrat; Nicholas J. SantaBarbara; Joseph T. Ciccolo
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Acute Effects of Resistance-Exercise Intensity in Depressed Black/African Americans Living With HIV: A Randomized Pilot Study

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
2019-08-06 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0895-2779
Contributors: Sanaz Nosrat; James W. Whitworth; Nicholas J. SantaBarbara; Shira I. Dunsiger; Joseph T. Ciccolo
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High intensity resistance training improves sleep quality and anxiety in individuals who screen positive for posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized controlled feasibility trial

Mental Health and Physical Activity
2019-03 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1755-2966
Contributors: James W. Whitworth; Sanaz Nosrat; Nicholas J. SantaBarbara; Joseph T. Ciccolo
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Acute Effects of Resistance Exercise in Depressed Black/African American People Living with HIV

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
2018-05 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0195-9131
Contributors: Sanaz Nosrat; James W. Whitworth; Nicholas J. SantaBarbara; Mark E. Louie; Joseph T. Ciccolo
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Direct and indirect effects of exercise on posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms: A longitudinal study

General Hospital Psychiatry
2017-11 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0163-8343
Contributors: James W. Whitworth; Lynette L. Craft; Shira I. Dunsiger; Joseph T. Ciccolo
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Exercise behavior and gender-related differences in posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms

Psychology of Sport and Exercise
2017-11 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1469-0292
Contributors: James W. Whitworth; Nicholas J. SantaBarbara; Sanaz Nosrat; Jordan E. LaBrec; Mark E. Louie; Joseph T. Ciccolo
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A Systematic Review of the Effects of Resistance Training on Body Image

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
2017-10 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1064-8011
Contributors: Nicholas J. SantaBarbara; James W. Whitworth; Joseph T. Ciccolo
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Acute effects of resistance exercise in a depressed HIV sample: The exercise for people who are immunocompromised (EPIC) study

Mental Health and Physical Activity
2017-03 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1755-2966
Contributors: Sanaz Nosrat; James W. Whitworth; Shira I. Dunsiger; Nicholas J. SantaBarbara; Joseph T. Ciccolo
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Exercise and mental health of people living with HIV: A systematic review

Chronic Illness
2017-02 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1742-3953
Contributors: Sanaz Nosrat; James W. Whitworth; Joseph T. Ciccolo
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Acute effects of resistance exercise on affect, arousal, and urge to drink in temporarily abstinent young adult hazardous drinkers

The American Journal on Addictions
2016-09 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1055-0496
Contributors: Joseph T. Ciccolo; James W. Whitworth; Shira I. Dunsiger; Nicholas J. SantaBarbara; Sanaz Nosrat; Jordan E. LaBrec
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Exercise and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Military Veterans: A Systematic Review

Military Medicine
2016-09 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0026-4075
Contributors: James W. Whitworth; Joseph T. Ciccolo
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Association between Physical Activity and Depression

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
2016-05 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0195-9131
Contributors: Sanaz Nosrat; James W. Whitworth; Nicholas J. SantaBarbara; Jordan E. Labrec; Joseph T. Ciccolo
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Exercise Related Differences in PTSD Severity, Sleep Quality and Psychological Distress in Adults With PTSD

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
2016-05 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0195-9131
Contributors: James W. Whitworth; Sanaz Nosrat; Nicholas J. SantaBarbara; Jordan E. LaBrec; Joseph T. Ciccolo
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Preferences for exercise as a treatment for depression

Mental Health and Physical Activity
2016-03 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1755-2966
Contributors: Andrew M. Busch; Joseph T. Ciccolo; Ajeng J. Puspitasari; Sanaz Nosrat; James W. Whitworth; Matthew A. Stults-Kolehmainen
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Feasibility and Acceptability of Utilizing a Smartphone Based Application to Monitor Outpatient Discharge Instruction Compliance in Cardiac Disease Patients around Discharge from Hospitalization

International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications
2014 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1687-6415
Contributors: Aimee M. Layton; James Whitworth; James Peacock; Matthew N. Bartels; Patricia A. Jellen; Byron M. Thomashow
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Efficacy of resistance training as an aid to smoking cessation: Rationale and design of the Strength To Quit study

Mental Health and Physical Activity
2014-06 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1755-2966
Contributors: Joseph T. Ciccolo; David M. Williams; Shira I. Dunsiger; James W. Whitworth; Aston K. McCullough; Beth C. Bock; Bess H. Marcus; Merle Myerson
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Peer review (4 reviews for 3 publications/grants)

Review activity for Mental health and physical activity. (2)
Review activity for Practice innovations. (1)
Review activity for Psychiatry research. (1)