Exercise has multiple health benefits and is a critical component in managing overweight and obesity. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) involves brief high-intensity anaerobic exercise followed by rest or very low intensity exercise. 24 men and women (age 18-60 years) volunteered to participate in a 6 weeks of modified HIIT exercises program where whole body functional training exercises was provided. Their body weight, body mass index, waist to hip ratio and skin fold fat were measured at the beginning and at the end of the 6 weeks duration . Statistical significance was found between the variables at p < 0.05. The results showed that a Modified HIIT exercise Program based on Body weight training results in considerable decrease in level of sub-cutaneous adiposity up to 77.8%. Obesity and overweight have become complex pandemic disorders where in physical inactivity and lack of time to exercise plays a major role leading to various complications. Reduction in adiposity through structured exercises protocols will improve body composition and Cardio-metabolic health . Novel interventions such as modified HIIT serve as the perfect pathway to address the time factor and enhancement of physical activity as well.

COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected sports worldwide. Usual practice can’t be done due to high viral transmission, yet prolonged inactivity leads to detraining and deconditioning and threatens ending of sporting career. Depending on the present guidelines of the government, a safe and evidence based gradual resumption of training and sports is essential. The cardiorespiratory- neuromuscular system involvement among others in COVID-19 directly affects exercise-sports performance and health, and the possibility of sub-clinical transmission poses immense challenge. Like other games, swimming is also heavily affected. Although COVID-19 is transmitted by droplets, the prolonged presence of virus in the air currents, commonly-touched surfaces and in stool of those infected should be kept in mind. Importance of hand hygiene, cough and sneeze etiquette, social distancing, use of mask while not exercising hard, other good public hygiene practices, staying home if sick, frequent cleaning and disinfection of pool and frequently touched surfaces, early detection, isolation and adequate treatment for the positive cases and strictly following government guideline should be compulsory. Awareness program and continued education for athletes, parents, coaches, support staff and other management team should be done. This review is intended to understand the course of COVID-19 and to formulate guidelines for resumption of swimming in India, based on recommendations by various organisations like WHO, CDC etc. The aim being to act as a key support for safely resuming swimming yet reducing the risk of COVID-19 infection.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common musculoskeletal condition, particularly among young adults. PFPS usually presents with anterior knee pain, weakness of gluteal muscles and impaired motor control during activities of daily living. A corrective exercise program (CEP) consisting of neuromuscular training and hip muscle strengthening in conjunction with Kinesio taping is an effective management strategy. Thirty patients with PFPS participated in this study design. Two groups were formed, one of which (n=15) received CEP and Kinesio Taping. The other group (n=15) received only Kinesio Taping. The outcome was measured using a Patient Specific Functional Scale and a Visual Analogue Scale. After a four-week program that included three sessions per week of CEP, it was observed that CEP combined with Kinesio Taping produced a more substantial and positive result than the other group. CEP in conjunction with Kinesio Taping was found to be an effective management strategy in PFPS. CEP with Kinesio Taping resulted in significant pain reduction and improvement in activities of daily living in young adult population with PFPS.

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OBJECTIVE:To quantify the deficit in proprioceptive function in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) deficiency and to quantify the improvement after Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction. Type of Study: Prospective cohort study. METHODS: The study included 73 patients (49 men, 24 women; mean age 26.8 years; range 21 to 40 years) who underwent Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction was performed using either a patellar tendon or a hamstring auto graft. All patients followed a standard rehabilitation program. Proprioceptive function in the form of (B. I) Balance Index Score was tested using Kinesthetic Ability Trainer (SPORT KAT 1750) preoperatively and at the end of third and sixth months after surgery. Their contralateral knees served as control.