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Physical Activity, Exercise and Chronic Disease

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2024 | Viewed by 1060

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Center of Excellence for Sport Science and Coach Education, Department of Sport, Exercise, Recreation and Kinesiology, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, USA
Interests: weight loss; metabolic syndrome; resistance training; HIIT; urinary Incontinence in sport
Sport and Exercise Science, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
Interests: effect of supplementation on recovery following strenuous exercises; effect of supplementation during periods of exercise-induced muscle damage; effect of supplementation on muscular strength and hypertrophy; effect of supplementation on acute performance improvement; effect of hydration status on performance
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue titled "Physical Activity, Exercise and Chronic Disease" is dedicated to advancing our understanding of the relationship between physical activity, exercise and chronic diseases. It recognizes physical activity and exercise as practical strategies in the prevention and management of chronic diseases.

Physical activity and structured exercise programs have emerged as vital tools in optimizing health and mitigating the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and certain types of cancer. This Special Issue endeavors to elucidate the intricate mechanisms through which physical activity and exercise serve as crucial tools in reducing the risk of developing chronic conditions. Additionally, it aims to explore strategies for effectively managing chronic diseases and delivering care to clinical populations.

Research indicates that regular physical activity and exercise can positively impact various physiological processes, including improving cardiovascular function, enhancing metabolic health and boosting immune function. Moreover, exercise has been shown to reduce inflammation, improve insulin sensitivity and promote weight management, all of which are critical factors in chronic disease prevention and management.

Through a collection of research articles and reviews, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of the role of physical activity and exercise in the prevention, treatment and management of chronic diseases. We invite submissions elucidating the underlying mechanisms, optimal exercise prescriptions and strategies for implementing physical activity interventions in diverse populations.

By bridging the gap between research and practice, this Special Issue seeks to provide valuable insights for healthcare professionals, policymakers and individuals aiming to optimize health outcomes and reduce the burden of chronic diseases through physical activity and exercise interventions. Ultimately, it aims to promote evidence-based strategies for incorporating physical activity and exercise into clinical practice and public health initiatives.

Dr. Daniel Gahreman
Dr. Kenji Doma
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • physical activity
  • exercise
  • metabolic syndrome
  • chronic disease
  • health benefits
  • hypertension
  • quality of life
  • disease management
  • diabetes
  • cardiovascular health

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The Role of Disease Severity, Affected Joints, and Physical Activity Levels on Functional Impairment in Osteoarthritis after the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Rodrigo Gallardo-Rodríguez, Felipe Poblete-Valderrama, Viviana Rodas-Kürten and João Paulo Vilas-Boas
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(20), 9205; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14209205 - 10 Oct 2024
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Hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) is common among Chilean adults over 60, impacting their functionality. This study aimed to determine how health factors such as disease severity, type of OA, medication use, and physical activity levels relate to functionality in individuals with OA. [...] Read more.
Hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) is common among Chilean adults over 60, impacting their functionality. This study aimed to determine how health factors such as disease severity, type of OA, medication use, and physical activity levels relate to functionality in individuals with OA. The sample size included 67 women and 13 men aged 38 to 92 (66.6 ± 11.2) with diagnosed knee or hip OA. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) was used to estimate physical activity, the Lequesne Index for functional impairment, and the VAS (Visual Analog Scale) for pain. Data were collected from December 2022 to March 2023. We performed bivariate analyses, which indicated that greater OA severity and bilateral OA are associated with increased functional impairment and pain. Medication use was correlated with higher pain levels, and physical activity was correlated with functionality; there was no correlation with age. Here, 65.4% of the variance in functionality problems was explained by OA severity, bilateral involvement, and pain level, highlighting their impact on functionality. Functionality problems were higher in individuals who suffered higher levels of severity when they performed lower levels of physical activity. These findings underscore the importance of promoting physical activity to improve the quality of life for individuals with OA. Full article
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