Advancement in Yoga and Physical Therapy(AYPT)

Head, Physiotherapy Department, Rehoboth orthopedic hospital, Nigeria

Publications

• Review Article   
  Understanding Physical Fitness in Older Populations
  Author(s): Nweke Chinonso Vincent* and Nweke Augustine Chidera
  
  Move for Health’ By Who’ S World Health Initiative Stated That • Low levels of physical activity are associated with an in- creased risk of mortality in people over the age of 65 years. • Low levels of physical activity are associated with an in- creased risk of developing chronic health conditions in peo- ple over the age of 65 years. • Each year at least 1.9 million people die as a result of phys- ical inactivity. • At least 30 minutes of regular, moderate-intensity physi- cal activity on 5 days per week reduces the risk of several non-communicable diseases [NCDs]. • Physical inactivity is an independent modifiable risk factor for common NCDs. • More than 35 million people died of NCDs in 2005 - this represented 60% of all deaths worldwide. • 80% of deaths from NCDs o.. Read More»
  

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