Awareness Of Physical Therapy and Nutrition in Sedentary Geriatric Population

BACKGROUND: Physical therapy focuses on the vital components of well- being and community services that support the human population in their growth within the broader field of preventative measures.OBJECTIVES: The study was done to make aware about physical therapy in sedentary geriatric population and make aware about low nutrition levels in sedentary geriatric population.METHODS: The study was an cross-sectional study which included 100 participants from Karad which includes urban and rural area. The consent form was sign by the participants and was explained regarding it. Then the questionnaire was filled.RESULTS: On the basis of this study result is categorized on 3 questions. In first physical therapy 40% was found to be aware and 60% was unaware, in physical activity 43% population was found to be aware and remaining  57% was unaware, in case of nutrition 22 % population was aware about nutrition and remaining 78% was unaware. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that there is awareness of physical activity than physical therapy and nutrition.