Background: Obesity is associated with various physiological changes which decrease the cardiovascular fitness and flexibility and slows person activity. Core muscles strengthening improve respiratory efficiency and activity of the diaphragm. Hence this study aimed to examine effect of core strengthening on cardiovascular fitness and flexibility in obese individuals.Methods: Experimental study of 6 weeks was carried out among 16 people who were selected by purposive sampling there was 1 drop out. Subjects between 18-25 years, male & female with BMI ≥25 kg/m2-35 kg/m2 were selected. Pre reading were taken by measuring Queen's college step test, Modified sit and reach test, Shoulder and arm flexibility test which were recorded at week 1st, week 3rd and of the same at 6th week. Core strengthening exercise were given targeting 5 regions upper & middle abs, oblique, transverses, lower abs were progressed every 2 weeks by increasing repetition and difficulty level e.g., unstable surface (Swiss ball).Results: A significant improvement was found in readings of VO2max (Queen's College step test), modified sit and reach test, shoulder & wrist flexibility test (p<0.0001).Conclusions: The study showed positive result with (p<0.05) which suggests that core strengthening improves cardiovascular fitness and flexibility in obese individuals.
Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders are a major public health problem in industrialized and developing countries. The present study was aimed to find out the prevalence of acute and chronic WMSD’s in Industrial workers. Methodology: This cross-sectional observational study was carried out in 60 workers of the Adon Block department workers of the electrical & automation industry, Ahmednagar. Pre-structured occupational Performa was filled by asking questions in the worker’s local language. The Nordic pain Questionnaire was filled by asking the subjects to mark the sites of pain on body chart paper. The risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal problems were assessed by the working posture of workers and repetitive movements in industrial set up. The data collected were interpreted and analyzed. Results: In the present study, 60 workers were selected, of which a number of females were 39 (65%) while males were 21 (35%). The Neck (20.2%) followed by the shoulder (14.9%), elbow (14.4%) and knee (14.4%) were most commonly involved. There was a statistically significant variation in the number of workers involved according to the posture (sitting vs standing) and part of the MSK system involved. Conclusion: The WMSD’s are common in Adon block department workers. The involvement of neck, shoulder, lower back and arm was common in sitting position, while the involvement of upper back, elbow and knee were common in standing position. The disorders are commonly seen in workers irrespective of their duration of work and gender. Keywords: Musculoskeletal disorders; Industry Workers; Nordic pain Questionnaire; Ahmednagar.
Introduction: Physical frailty is a syndrome characterised by deterioration in multiple physiological domains, including muscle mass and strength, flexibility, balance, neuromuscular coordination, and cardiovascular function. Evidence suggests that regular exercise provides substantial health benefits, reducing the risk of many chronic diseases and medical costs, especially for frail older adults. However, the effect of exercise on functional status in this population is not well explored. Need of the study: Population aging in India is rapidly accelerating, and frailty is a significant clinical condition associated with aging. Frailty increases the risk of institutionalisation, morbidity, and mortality. Regular exercise has been shown to improve functional fitness in older adults, but exercises performed while standing unaided can be challenging for individuals with compromised balance and mobility. Chair Suryanamaskar, a form of exercise performed while seated, may be an alternative mode of exercise for this population. Although aerobic and resistance exercises have shown benefits, there is growing interest in exploring the potential benefits of a multicomponent intervention for frail older adults. Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of chair Suryanamaskar with strength training on functional fitness in community-dwelling frail older adults. Materials and Methods: The study will be conducted from March 2021 to March 2024. This two-group parallel singleblind randomised controlled trial will take place at MAEER's Physiotherapy College in TalegaonDabhade, Maharashtra, India. Approximately 400 older adults will be screened for frailty using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) test. Participants with an SPPB score ≤7 will be considered frail and a total of 108 participants aged 65-84 years will be recruited based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The participants will be equally divided into two groups (54 participants in each group) using computer-generated random tables. The experimental group (group A) will receive a 45-minute Chair Suryanamaskar with strength training protocol three times a week for 12 weeks. Before the study begins, participants will have two practice sessions of 20 minutes each to become familiar with Chair Suryanamaskar. The control group (group B) will participate in two 20-minute health education program sessions and receive weekly telephonic follow-ups to monitor for adverse events. Additionally, a health education program booklet will be provided. The primary outcome of the study is the Senior Fitness Test (SFT). Assessments will be conducted at baseline (0 weeks) and post-intervention (12 weeks). Intentionto-treat analyses with mixed linear modeling will be used for statistical analysis.
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