SUMMARY
Background. Regular physical activity is widely acknowledged for health benefits however the uptake of PA is low due to lack of awareness.
Objectives. The objectives of the present scoping review are: 1) to consolidate the evidence claiming the effectiveness of physical activity interventions on the chronic disease risk; 2) to explore the difference in clinical benefits and strategies to promote physical activity across various age groups.
Methods. We searched for systematic reviews and meta-analytical studies on five databases (EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science and Ovid Medline) and pertinent literature on mapping the association between physical activity and chronic disease risk was summarized.
Results. From 41 systematic reviews included for review, physical activity interventions were found to be effective in combating chronic diseases including diabetes, cancer, cardiometabolic, kidney disease, neurovascular and musculoskeletal disorders. Putative physiological underpinnings for the potential therapeutic effects of physical activity are regulation of hormones, vascular integrity, neuromotor and immune regulation. Majority of the reviews (n = 12, 29%) explored the effects of supervised exercise training and cardiometabolic risk, however long-term compliance questioned. Strategies to promote physical activity should be based on socio-ecological models (individual, interpersonal, institutional and national policy level). School and workplace based physical activity may be crucial in prevention of chronic disease risk.
Conclusions. Promoting physical activity is a key preventive measure and therapeutic intervention for combating chronic disease risk across different age groups and populations. However, potential culturally adaptable strategies to promote physical activity in the community are still lacking.
Physical Activity, A Polypill for Non-Communicable Diseases in Modern era: a Scoping Review
Baskaran Chandrasekaran, Mayur Raju Cougnery
REVIEW, 514-537
Keywords: Physical activity; chronic disease risk; cardiovascular; sustainable community; life on land,
Table of Content: Vol. 14 (No.4) 2024 October/December
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Simultaneous Ligament Injury in Osteochondral Lesions of Talus in MRI Scans
Alireza Mousavian, Ahmad GhayourKazemi, Mohammadhossein Ebrahimzadeh, Negin HadadanOriginal Article, 507-513 -
Physical Activity, A Polypill for Non-Communicable Diseases in Modern era: a Scoping Review
Baskaran Chandrasekaran, Mayur Raju CougneryREVIEW, 514-537 -
Effects of Ischemic Preconditioning or Self-Myofascial Release on Muscle Power in Men Trained
Alex Souto Maior, Angelo NovariniOriginal Article, 538-544 -
Reliability and Validity of Digital Inclinometer in Assessing Ankle Dorsiflexion: A Focus on First Detectable Resistance Position in Individuals With and Without Achilles Tendinopathy
Daniel Nogueira Barreto de Melo, Paloma Almeida Pereira, Márcio Almeida Bezerra, Rodrigo Ribeiro de OliveiraOriginal Article, 542-552 -
Curcumin (Curcuma longa) Supplementation Associated with Low-Dose Prednisone Improves Morphofunctional, Histomorphometric and Postsynaptic Aspects of the Rectus Femoris Muscle in Old Female Wistar Rats with Experimental Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ana Caroline Barbosa Retameiro, Carolina de Toni Boaro, Diego Francis Saraiva Rodriguez, Taciane Stein, Aldair Casagrande dos Santos, Jurandyr Pimentel Neto, Adriano Polican Ciena, Márcia Miranda Torrejais, Rose Meire Costa, Gladson Ricardo Flor Bertolini, Lucinéia de Fátima Chasko RibeiroOriginal Article, 553-566 -
Core Strengthening Improves Pain in Women with Patellofemoral Pain: a Feasibility Interventional Trial
Renan Andrade Pereira Barbosa, Juliane da Silva Flôr, Bianca Sabino Rodrigues, Rafael Inácio Barbosa, Alexandre Márcio Marcolino, Heloyse Uliam KurikiOriginal Article, 567-576 -
Nociceptive and Inflammatory Evaluation of Water Jumping in Wistar Rats with a Rheumatoid Arthritis Model
Alana Ludemila de Freitas Tavares, Morgana Neves, Thaís Caroline Schnauffer, Lilian Pradal, Taciane Stein da Silva Leal, Lucineia de Fátima Chasko Ribeiro, Gladson Ricardo Flor BertoliniOriginal Article, 577-585 -
Bilateral Symmetries and Conventional Torque Hamstrings: Quadriceps (H:Q) Ratio in Different Sports
Tiago Dutra Leite-Nunes, Michele Forgiarini Saccol, Silvana Corrêa Matheus, Daniela Lopes dos Santos, Fábio Juner LanferdiniOriginal Article, 586-593 -
Effect of Toe Walking Exercises and Intrinsic Foot Muscle Exercises for Individuals With Flat Foot: A Comparative Study
Hemalatha S., Senthil Kumar S., Nimalan P., Bismi Farhana M., Jeberson J.Original Article, 594-600 -
Comparison of Intersegmental Coordination and Movement Variability in Athletes with and without Persistent Low Back Pain
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Exploring Neurokinetic Therapy on Core Muscle Endurance, Lateral Pelvic Tilt, and Quadratus Lumborum Flexibility for subjects with Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Mohammed Luqman Sulaiman, Kamalakannan Mohanan, Kotteeswaran Kandaswami, Durga NagarajOriginal Article, 614-622 -
Ref: Ferreira Pedrosa et al. More Training, Less Trainability: True? A muscle Swelling Analysis (doi: 10.32098/mltj.03.2024.03)
Vinnycius Nunes de OliveiraLetter to the Editor, 623-624 -
Reply to: “Ref: Ferreira Pedrosa et al. More Training, Less Trainability: True? A muscle Swelling Analysis”
Gustavo Ferreira Pedrosa, Lorenzo Laporta, Maria E. C. Rigo, Lair A. C. de Souza, Tiago D. L. Nunes, Michele Forgiarini Saccol, Henrique de Oliveira Castro, Gustavo De Conti Teixeira Costa, Arthur B. G. Bischoff, Thiago Alexandro Nascimento De AndradeReply, 625-626