Reduced physical activity in young and older adults: metabolic and musculoskeletal implications.

Kelly A Bowden DaviesSamuel PicklesVictoria S SprungGraham J KempUazman AlamDaniel R MooreAbd A TahraniDaniel J Cuthbertson

Published in: Therapeutic advances in endocrinology and metabolism (2019)

Individuals at high risk of/with cardiometabolic disease and older adults may be more prone to these acute periods of inactivity due to acute illness or hospitalization. Understanding the risks is paramount to implementing countermeasures.

Keyphrases

physical activity
liver failure
respiratory failure
drug induced
aortic dissection
body mass index
risk assessment
sleep quality
middle aged