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ArticleJournal of endocrinological investigation2019

Physical activity in women with subclinical hypothyroidism.

A Tanriverdi, B Ozcan Kahraman, I Ozsoy, F Bayraktar, B Ozgen Saydam, S Acar, E Ozpelit, B Akdeniz, S Savci

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Article in Journal of endocrinological investigation, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers.

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9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

A TanriverdiGraduate School of Health Sciences, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey. aylin.tanriverdi@deu.edu.tr.
B Ozcan KahramanSchool of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey.
I OzsoySchool of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Ahi Evran University, Kirsehir, Turkey.
F BayraktarDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey.
B Ozgen SaydamDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey.
S AcarSchool of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey.
E OzpelitDepartment of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey.
B AkdenizDepartment of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey.
S SavciSchool of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey.
Dokuz Eylül University · TRAhi Evran University · TR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposePhysical activity is associated with many health-related benefits. However, there is a shift towards inactive lifestyles around the world. Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) may have adverse effects similar to hypothyroidism. The presence of symptoms and reduced physical performance in SCH may contribute to an inactive lifestyle. Therefore, the present study aimed to compare physical activity levels (PALs) between women with subclinical hypothyroidism and healthy controls.

methodsThirty-two women with newly diagnosed SCH and 28 healthy women were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Arterial stiffness was evaluated by pulse wave velocity (PWV). Neuromuscular symptoms were questioned. Participants wore a physical activity monitor (SenseWear

resultsThere was no significant difference in sociodemographic variables between the groups. PWV was significantly higher in the SCH group (P = 0.006). Physical activity duration and number of steps were significantly lower in the SCH group (P < 0.05). There was significant difference in neuromuscular symptoms, handgrip and quadriceps muscle strength, and 6MWT distance between the groups (P < 0.05).

conclusionsThis study demonstrates that women with SCH had lower PALs compared to healthy controls. Women with SCH should participate in exercise programs to increase physical activity and muscle strength to achieve adequate PALs.

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Activities of Daily LivingExerciseAdultCase-Control StudiesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansHypothyroidismMuscle, SkeletalPrognosisPulse Wave AnalysisThyroid HormonesThyroid HormonesArterial stiffnessPhysical activitySix-minute walk testSubclinical hypothyroidismWomen

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