Dr. Animesh Hazari, Assistant Professor, College of Health Sciences, GMU was invited as a guest speaker at the 8th Biennial Emirates Physiotherapy Conference, Conrad Dubai on Oct 15th and 16th, 2022. He delivered his research findings titled “Badminton for Cardiovascular and Neuromuscular functions among older adults with and without communicable disease in United Arab Emirates” which was well appreciated by the organizers and international fraternity.
Dr. Hazari highlighted the importance of physical activity and outdoor sports among older adults for improving neuromuscular and cardiovascular endurance. He suggested that engaging in sports like badminton could improve the physical activity level among UAE older adults population thereby decrease the risk and complications of non-communicable diseases. This research it’s first of its kind in UAE and could have very significant impact on the community health service. Acknowledging the Master student contribution “Ms. Sundos J “and co-investigator “Dr Praveen K” the research was well accomplished.
