Open AccessEffects of fitness training on physical fitness parameters and quality of life in human immunodeficiency virus-positive Indian females
Author(s) -
Erol Sancaktar,
Apurv Shimpi,
Savita Rairikar,
Ashok Shyam,
Parag Sancheti
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1998-3816
pISSN - 0253-7184
DOI - 10.4103/0253-7184.196886
Subject(s) - medicine , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , physical fitness , gerontology , quality of life (healthcare) , physical therapy , virology , nursing
Highly active antiretroviral therapy has significantly extended survival of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients. These drugs suppress replication of HIV but at the same time, have many physical and mental side effects which may affect daily activities of the patients. The present study assessed if moderate intensity exercise program helped in enhancing the physical fitness and quality of life (QoL) in HIV positive females which may reduce the comorbidities associated with the disease and medications.