Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

The disuse syndrome.

W M Bortz

    The Western Journal of Medicine
    |November 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Modern sedentary lifestyles cause widespread health problems, leading to a condition known as disuse syndrome. This syndrome includes cardiovascular issues, obesity, bone fragility, depression, and early aging, but it is preventable and treatable.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    A collaborative responsibility for health.

    Archives of internal medicine·2001
    Same author

    Nonage versus age.

    The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences·2001
    Same author

    Physical activity outcomes of CHAMPS II: a physical activity promotion program for older adults.

    The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences·2001
    Same author

    Encouraging physical fitness for older people.

    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society·2000
    Same author

    Sexual function in 1,202 aging males: differentiating aspects.

    The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences·1999
    Same author

    Physical fitness, aging, and sexuality.

    The Western journal of medicine·1999

    Area of Science:

    • Exercise science
    • Preventive medicine
    • Gerontology

    Background:

    • Modern lifestyles are increasingly sedentary, contributing to widespread health issues.
    • Physical inactivity causes a decline in numerous bodily functions.
    • These effects often cluster, forming a recognizable health condition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define and characterize a syndrome resulting from physical inactivity.
    • To identify the key components of this syndrome.
    • To explore potential interventions for this condition.

    Main Methods:

    • The study defines the 'disuse syndrome' based on observed health patterns.
    • It identifies key characteristics through clinical observation and potentially experimental reproduction.
    • It assesses the effectiveness of interventions.

    Main Results:

    • The disuse syndrome is characterized by cardiovascular vulnerability, obesity, musculoskeletal fragility, depression, and premature aging.
    • The syndrome is reproducible experimentally.
    • Preventive and restorative interventions are effective, safe, and accessible.

    Conclusions:

    • Sedentary behavior is a primary driver of significant health deterioration.
    • The identified disuse syndrome encompasses multiple common health problems.
    • Effective, low-cost interventions exist to prevent and reverse disuse syndrome.

    Related Experiment Videos