Combating physical inactivity during the COVID-19 pandemic

Author(s)

Pinto, Ana Jessica ; Dunstan, David W. ; Owen, Neville ; Bonfa, Eloisa ; Gualano, Bruno

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Nature Reviews Rheumatology; v. 16, n. 7, p. 2-pg., 2020-04-30.

Abstract

Physical inactivity is common during periods of self-isolation, but for patients with rheumatic diseases, there are crucial benefits to be gained from maintaining an active lifestyle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients should be provided with support to maintain physical activity and avoid prolonged periods of time spent sitting. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 17/13552-2 - Reducing sedentary time in clinical populations: the take a stand for health study
• Grantee: Bruno Gualano
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
• FAPESP's process: 18/19418-9 - Acute and chronic effects of reducing sedentary time in rheumatoid arthritis: the Take a stand for health study
• Grantee: Ana Jéssica Pinto
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate (Direct)
• FAPESP's process: 15/26937-4 - Studies on physical (in)activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: characterization, associations with disease and effects of breaking up sedentary time
• Grantee: Ana Jéssica Pinto
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)
• FAPESP's process: 15/03756-4 - Assessment of relevance of blood levels of drugs in the monitoring rheumatic autoimmune diseases: safety, effectiveness and adherence to therapy
• Grantee: Eloisa Silva Dutra de Oliveira Bonfá
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants