Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: May | Volume: 9 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 141-153
Effect of Baduanjin Exercises on Sleep, Anxiety and Quality of Life in 50-70 Years Old Population
Ruchira Ramesh1, Dr Mayuri Shah2
1Intern, Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Pune
2Assistant Professor, Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Pune
Corresponding Author: Ruchira Ramesh
ABSTRACT
Background: Although Baduanjin exercise has been found effective in improving sleep in different population however its effects on sleep, anxiety and quality of life remain unclear in the elderly population. The purpose of the study is to compare the effect of Baduanjin exercise versus conventional exercise i.e. brisk walking on sleep, anxiety and quality of life in elderly population.
Method: 30 older adults (M age 63.2; SD= 4.84) with scores on Zung self rating anxiety scale-45-59 and Pittsburgh sleep quality index>5 were randomly assigned to either group A or group B. Zung self rating anxiety scale, Pittsburgh sleep quality index and Sf-36 questionnaire were the outcome measures used. The exercises for both the groups were given 5 days/ week for 3 weeks. Group A was given conventional treatment and group B was given Baduanjin exercises.
Results: Pre and post measures were noted. Paired t test was used to check the statistical significance with p<0.05 and unpaired t test was used for between group analysis where p>0.05.
Conclusion: Study concludes that Baduanjin exercise and conventional physiotherapy both were equally effective in improving sleep, anxiety issues and quality of life in 50-70 years old population.
Key words: Baduanjin exercise, conventional physiotherapy, sleep, anxiety, quality of life.