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    The Seasonal Variations of Energy Expenditure and Physical Activity in Turkish Older Adults
    (2020) Ersoy, Nesli; Tasci, Ilker; Doruk, Huseyin; Rakicioglu, Neslisah
    Objective: Regular physical activities contributes to better health outcomes in all stages of life. Older adults may have altered levels of exercise at different times of the year. Methods: Community-dwelling older adults (>= 65 years of age) in Ankara, is the capital city of Turkey were recruited prospectively. Physical activity status and the resting metabolic rate were assessed every three months (May, August, November, and February). Results: Overall, 31 individuals were analyzed (mean age women: 73.9 +/- 7.0 years, men: 75.5 +/- 5.7 years; women: 65.0%). The level of physical activity was highest in autumn (44.0 +/- 41.0 min) and summer (41.0 +/- 48.0 min) but lowest in winter (24.0 +/- 19.0 min) (p<0.05). The ratio of performing regular daily exercise was highest in summer (25.8%), which decreased significantly in winter (9.7%). No statistically significant changes were noted in the total daily energy expenditure and resting metabolic energy expenditure across four seasons. Conclusion: Although some increases were observed in autumn and summer, the level of physical activity in older adults was low in all seasons. However, daily energy expenditure remained constant. The study suggests that there is a need for improvement in lifestyle behaviors of Turkish older adults to increase health-related quality of life and also to prevent adverse outcomes.
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    Comparison of Physical Activity Levels in Rheumatic Diseases
    (2017) Acar, M.; Tonga, E.; Daskapan, A.; Karatas, M.; Tekindal, A.
    Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate levels of physical activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia and to compare the results with both healthy subjects and each other. Methods A group of 50 rheumatoid arthritis patients, 95 osteoarthritis patients, 82 fibromyalgia patients and 110 healthy subjects were included in this study. Physical activity levels were assessed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Results There were significant differences in walking and total physical activity scores in IPAQ between the rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA), fibromyalgia (FMS) patients and the control group (p < 0.05). 36.6 % of the fibromyalgia group, 28.4 % of the osteoarthritis group, 38 % of the rheumatoid arthritis group and 22.7 % of the healthy subjects were found to be inactive. 45.1 % of the fibromyalgia group, 42.1 % of the osteoarthritis group, 46 % of the rheumatoid arthritis group and 36.4 % of the healthy subjects were found to be insufficiently active. Conclusion As a result, when compared to healthy people, physical activity levels were significantly decreased in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia. The decreases in the physical activity levels were clearer in patients with rheumatoid arthritis than in patients with osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. Recommending regular physical activity should be integral to rheumatic disease management and walking offers a potentially accessible, inexpensive, and acceptable physical activity intervention.