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A Review Of Ongoing Trials In Exercise And Physical Activity For Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Anupama D S, Judith Noronha, Kiran K V Acharya, Mukhyaprana Prabhu, Baby S. Nayak Jul 2021

A Review Of Ongoing Trials In Exercise And Physical Activity For Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Anupama D S, Judith Noronha, Kiran K V Acharya, Mukhyaprana Prabhu, Baby S. Nayak

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Osteoporosis is a major public health problem worldwide. While exercise and physical activity have been shown to improve the bone strength and quality of life of osteoporosis patients, there is still no clarity about the quantum, frequency and pattern of exercises. This review of ongoing trials on exercise and physical activity among postmenopausal osteoporosis was conducted using the World Health Organization International Clinical Trial Registry Platform (WHO-ICTRP). "Postmenopausal Osteoporosis" and "Exercise" were the keywords used for the review. The objective of this review was to identify the ongoing trials in exercise and physical activity for postmenopausal osteoporosis. Results revealed that …


Relationship Between Physical Activity, Objective Sleep Parameters And Circadian Rhythm In Patients With Head And Neck Cancer Receiving Chemoradiotherapy- A Longitudinal Study, Rachita Gururaj May 2021

Relationship Between Physical Activity, Objective Sleep Parameters And Circadian Rhythm In Patients With Head And Neck Cancer Receiving Chemoradiotherapy- A Longitudinal Study, Rachita Gururaj

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

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Association Between Disability And Physical Activity Levels In Individuals With Serious Mental Illness, Rahul Shinde May 2021

Association Between Disability And Physical Activity Levels In Individuals With Serious Mental Illness, Rahul Shinde

Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

Background: Every year 970 million people have a mental or substance use disorder globally. Approximately 7.5% i.e. 94 million of Indian population suffers from Serious Mental illness. Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as any mental health condition that severely impairs anywhere from one to many critical life activities. Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are prominent conditions associated with disability and less physical activity. The current research is intended to understand association between disability and physical activity levels in clinically stable individuals with SMI. Aim: To study the relation between disability and physical activity levels in individuals with serious mental illness. …