Investigation of Physical Impairments in Young Adults

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Brief Summary: Physical inactivity is widespread among young adults due to different disasters like the COVID-19 and earthquakes. On the other hand, it is unknown how physical activity level affects cough strength and balance in young adults. In current study, it was aimed to investigate both cough strength, physical activity and balance status in young adults and the relationship between these parameters.

Detailed Description: Participation in free time physical activities has various health benefits such as increasing academic success, improving quality of life. Physical inactivity in university students has been triggered by disasters such as COVID-19 and earthquakes that we have experienced. However, it is not yet known how physical inactivity and sedentary life affect cough strength and balance in these healthy young people. Thus, this study aimed to explore the cough strength, physical activity and balance status and the correlations between these parameters in young adults.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

having any physical or mental disability/disease and/or cognitive impairment that would prevent physical activities
being pregnant.

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Young adults	Physical Evaluations of individuals	This group will consist of individuals aged 18 and over

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cough strength	through study completion, an average of 1 year	Cough strength will be evaluated using a PEFmeter.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dynamic balance score	through study completion, an average of 1 year	I was assessed with the standing functional reach test. Participant was asked to extend their arms forward parallel to the wall, the distance between the starting point and the farthest reached point was measured. As this distance increases, the balance increases.
Physical activity score	through study completion, an average of 1 year	Physical activity will be assessed using the Short Form of International Physical Activity Questionnaire. There are a total of 7 questions in the questionnaire. It provides a total physical activity score. As this score increases, physical activity level of the participant increases.
Static balance score	through study completion, an average of 1 year	It was assessed with a single-leg balance test and the maximum time in this position was recorded in seconds with a stopwatch.

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