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Preprint · Research Square · January 23, 2023

Physical Activity intervention using Badminton sports - A study protocol for Cardiovascular and Neuromuscular function among older adults in UAE

Animesh Hazari, Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar
Read on dx.doi.orgPDFDOI 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2487634/v1

Abstract

Abstract Background The World Health Organization has declared physical inactivity as fourth leading cause of death and major risk factor non-communicable diseases. Studies suggest that the higher prevalence for non-communicable disease adds to extreme health and financial burden to United Arab Emirates and promotion of physical activities could help combat this situation. Sports play a significant role in the promotion of physical activity. Badminton holds a significant position in popularity for outdoor sports. Among all sports, badminton targets the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and neurological systems significantly Methodology: An Experimental, double blinded randomized controlled trial would be conducted at the Body and Soul Sport Complex, Gulf Medical University, UAE. A total of 120 older adults (40 to 70 years) would be divided into three groups of 40 each viz. with non- communicable disease (WCN), without non- communicable disease (WICN) and healthy control group (HCG). Physical activity intervention consists of two months (8 weeks), 3 days a week Badminton session to WCN and WICN group for major cardiovascular and neuromuscular parameters. A comparison would be done between and within group at baseline and post 2 months badminton sessions with the age and gender matched HCG. Discussion The study is aimed to determine the effects of physical activity on cardiovascular and neuromuscular functions of older adults in UAE along, thereby reducing the burden on non-communicable diseases with engagement into sports activities. The immediate impact can be seen at drawing attention of the authorities and changes in the status of non-communicable disease among UAE population with introduction of such physical activity program on larger scale. The impact could also be seen with the development of necessary infrastructure and instrumentation in other parts of the country. The findings would encourage people to engage themselves in outdoor sports activities and incorporate this in daily routine for better body functioning. Trial Registration: The study has been registered under the Clinical Trial Registry (REF/2022/02/051455), February 8th ,2022, http://ctri.nic.in

Physical Activity and HealthCardiovascular and exercise physiologyPhysical Education and Training Studiesbadmintonphysical activity interventionsolder adults

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