Physiotherapy in Health Promotion

Physical activity and exercise: definition, types (isotonic, isometric and isokinetic), effects on different body systems especially on the cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, endocrine and nervous systems. Forms of exercise (walking, jogging, running, the use of treadmill and bicycle ergometer). Merits and demerits of tread-mill and bicycle ergometer exercises. Exercise dosage: intensity (use of VO2max and HRR), duration, frequency and mode. Computation of VO2max (direct and indirect methods), target HR and target VO2. Physical fitness and its components. Bioenergetics: carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. Exercise for improvement of cardiopulmonary endurance in healthy individuals. Benefits and hazards of exercise in diseases: hypertension, diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, obesity and over- weight, osteoporosis, etc. Detailed discussion of the conditions mentioned above is required. Ergogenic aids: STAe and explain the different categories with appropriate examples. International laws that govern the use of ergogenic aids.

Introduction to the theory and practice of health promotion. Multidisciplinary approach to health promotion- roles of physiotherapists. Models of health promotion, health behavior theories. Barriers and enhancers of health promotion. Analysis and evaluation of health promotion; lifestyle behavioral modifications. Health promotion policy and implementation.