Dr. Manyanga is interested in the surveillance of movement behaviours among healthy and clinical populations, using context-specific measurement instruments, especially in rural/remote and resource-limited settings. The overall goal of Taru's research is to combine clinical physical therapy and epidemiological/population health approaches in developing and implementing lifestyle behavior interventions to promote active healthy living across the life-course. His research also focuses on global/international comparisons of movement behaviours among children and adolescents.