Dr. Norsuriani Samsudin Faculty Of Hospitality, Tourism & Wellness, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
Generally, functional mobility is the way in which people can move about in their surroundings to engage in activities of daily living and to get from one place to another. Functional mobility gives a person the chance to participate in physical activities at home, school, and in the community, improving their quality of life in terms of their health. Obesity is linked to decreased stability and postural control, which may make it more difficult to adjust to changes in the ground or in grade when exercising or walking. The exercises use the custom-designed training sticks as tools to improve range of motion, muscle activation as well as to build a strong foundation for better movement among overweight and obese individuals. In order to address this issue and potentially enhance the general health status of obese individuals, an innovative stick bar from PVC pipes is recommended as a novel invention in this study.
