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COMPARISON OF POSTURE AND ANTHROPOMETRIC COVARIATES OF PHYSICALLY ACTIVE AND SEDENTARY INDIVIDUALS IN ELDERLY POPULATION

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Janvhi Singh1*, Neha Vyas1 , Sheenam Popli1, Shashank Banarwal1
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si10.007

Abstract

Physical activity is an important factor in minimizing age related adaptations in elder population. Physical activity defines significant energy expenditure through body movement. Physical activity ranging from everyday activity (e.g., walking, house hold activity etc.) to specific form of activity (e.g., cycling, dancing, swimming, gymming etc.) Evidences suggested that physical activity along with specific form of exercises upholds quality of life by stabilizing posture, balance, functional capacity thereby preventing risk factors (e.g., fall, Injuries etc.) in elder population. (Skelton et al. 2001)

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