ABSTRACT
The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has rapidly spread from its origin in Wuhan City of China to other countries. In response to the rapid spread of COVID-19, preventive measures such as social distancing have resulted in the global closure of all means of entertainment or recreational activities. Owing to the lockdown phase and more tendencies for sedentary lifestyle than earlier, there is a higher probability of the population to suffer from musculoskeletal issues during this phase. This can further result in various physical health issues in terms of reduced endurance, reduced muscle strength, obesity, and metabolic problems associated with decreased physical activity (PA), etc. Aerobic exercise has shown that the peripheral number of lymphocytes in the blood is significantly raised; precipitating the idea that exercise helps to "stimulate" the immune system during exercise. PA has various health benefits including reduced incidence of disease and decreased systemic inflammation. A physically active lifestyle has a direct impact on an individual's state of well-being, quality of life, and cognitive function. Thus, PA is related to a decreased chance of cognitive decline and dementia. Previous studies have shown that daily PA leads to lower death rates and infection incidence rates. Both physical activity and exercise are positively related to beneficial metabolic and immunological health outcomes. Besides, they have proven to be effective with direct effects on physical health for most of the chronic diseases. Routine exercises improve the improve physical wellbeing. Therefore, individual prescription and guidance are required to establish an effective exercise program aimed in sustaining or enhancing the key health-related components of physical fitness. This article gives an overview of the musculoskeletal awareness in lockdown phase owing to increased sedentary lifestyle during the lockdown phase.