Year: 2024 | Month: February | Volume: 11 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 205-208
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20240222
Correlation of Serum Ferritin level and Cardio-Pulmonary Endurance in Young Females
Dr. Priya Jain (PT)1, Dr. Hardini Prajapati (PT)2
1Head Physiotherapist at Kridha Physio Care, D-271, SOBO Center, South Bopal, Ahmedabad -380058
2PhD Guide and Senior Lecturer at Ahmedabad Institute of Medical Sciences, Gota-Vadsar road, Lapkaman - 380060
Corresponding Author: Dr. Priya Jain (PT)
ABSTRACT
Background: Ferritin is a blood cell protein that holds iron and releases it in controlled intervals. Without enough iron, red blood cells are unable to efficiently supply oxygen. The body’s capacity to use oxygen reflects the cardiopulmonary endurance of an individual. Prevalence of iron deficiency has increased in young females and thus the present study is conducted to find association between serum ferritin levels and VO2max values aiming to improve their functional capacity.
Methods: Ethical clearance and participant consent were taken prior the study. 50 young females aged 18-26 years willingly participated in the study. Their serum ferritin level was measured through laboratory tests and Cardio-pulmonary endurance was measured through VO2max value obtained from Rock Port One Mile Walk Test.
Result: Spearman test of correlation yielded a value of 0.723 which showed highly significant and strongly positive correlation between the two variables.
Conclusion: The present study concludes that reduced serum ferritin levels have a direct impact on reduction of VO2 max values i.e. Cardio-pulmonary endurance of young females.
Keywords: Serum ferritin, VO2max, cardiopulmonary Endurance, one mile Walk test
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