Hasan Kalyoncu University (HKU) Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Res. See. Elif Dökünlü Dinler stated that the discomfort of physical inactivity to the human body is at least as dangerous as COVID-19, and gave information about the importance of physical activity for human health, especially during the pandemic process. Physical Inactivity In The Pandemic Is As Dangerous As The Coronavirus.
IN-HOME PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES ARE VERY IMPORTANT
Physical activity; Stating that it is very important for the smoothness of the musculoskeletal system, heart and respiratory health, quality sleep, coping with stress and anxiety and a strong immune system. See. Elif Dökünlü Religions; “COVID-19 outside, physical inactivity (inactivity) at home. Both are conditions that threaten human health at a deadly level. However, as part of the COVID-19 measures, which have become a global problem, the physical activity levels of the individuals who spend more time at home have decreased and a more sedentary lifestyle has been formed. Due to reasons such as working at home (n), using distance education systems, and similar reasons, individuals spend more time sitting in the home. This situation increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, impaired insulin balance, waist, neck, back and joint pain. In this process, it is very important to do home physical activity exercises in order to protect from the harms of lack of physical activity and to benefit from the advantages of physical activity”.
EXERCISE STRENGTHEN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Dinler reminded that the World Health Organization announced that 20 minutes of moderate intensity exercise at home for 20 minutes a day strengthens the immune system, improves sleep quality, reduces musculoskeletal pain and makes it easier to cope with stress; “For all these reasons, whenever possible, it is very important to protect our health by paying attention to social distance rules, exercising in the open air or doing indoor exercises during the stay at home within the scope of precautions. Along with breathing exercises at home, exercises such as reverse sit-ups and sit-ups, squats, bridge-building exercises, step exercises, stretching exercises can be performed comfortably without requiring any additional equipment. You can accompany these exercises by watching illustrated or video exercises prepared by physiotherapists on the Internet. At the same time, you can protect your health and have a pleasant time with your family with dance and folklore exercises that can be done as a family.