Tag: Aerobic exercises

Aerobic exercise versus acupuncture on the quality of life in women suffering from irritable bowel syndrome

Manal N. Hussein, Mona Abdelraouf Ghallab, Nagwa M. Badr, Fatma A. Attia, Mona Ahmed Mohamed Abdelwahab

Manal N. Hussein, Mona Abdelraouf Ghallab, Nagwa M. Badr, Fatma A. Attia, Mona Ahmed Mohamed Abdelwahab – Aerobic exercise versus acupuncture on the quality of life in women suffering from irritable bowel syndrome – Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(2); 259-265

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG56086EL

Abstract
Background. Individuals experiencing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are frequently recommended to increase their physical activity to mitigate the symptoms and enhance their quality of life (QOL). Purpose. To compare the impacts of mild to moderate intensity aerobic treadmill exercise program versus acupuncture on symptoms and QOL in IBS women. Methods. Ninety women diagnosed with mild to moderate chronic IBS per ROME III criteria participated in this study. They were randomly assigned to three equal groups (n = 30) and followed a 12-week treatment program consisting of three sessions per week. Group A followed a treadmill exercise accompanied by a low-FODMAP diet, Group B received acupuncture along with a low-FODMAP diet, and Group C followed only the low-FODMAP diet. The three groups completed the IBS-Severity Scoring System (IBS-SSS), the IBS-Quality-of-Life Scale (IBS-QOL), and the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) before and after treatment. Results. After the 12-week treatment period, the results indicated significant differences among the three groups. Group A demonstrated significantly superior improvements across all outcome measures when compared to both Group B and Group C (p < 0.05). In addition, Group B exhibited significantly greater improvements in all outcome measures relative to Group C (p < 0.05). Conclusion. A combination of treadmill aerobic exercise and a low-FODMAP diet may be more beneficial for relieving symptoms and QOL in IBS women compared to acupuncture combined with a low-FODMAP diet or diet alone.
Keywords
irritable bowel syndrome, aerobic exercises, acupuncture, low FODMAP
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Aerobic and mobility training exercises effectiveness for undergraduate students: an experimental study

Taufik Rihatno, Kristia Estilo, Edi Setiawan, Jason Agupitan, Vasile Catalin Ciocan, Jasper John De Castro, Lou Margarett Parcon, Mike Jhun Valencia, Kathlyn Sison, Joseph Lobo, Sri Nuraini, Bachtiar

 

Taufik Rihatno, Kristia Estilo, Edi Setiawan, Jason Agupitan, Vasile Catalin Ciocan, Jasper John De Castro, Lou Margarett Parcon, Mike Jhun Valencia, Kathlyn Sison, Joseph Lobo, Sri Nuraini, Bachtiar – Aerobic and mobility training exercises effectiveness for undergraduate students: an experimental study. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(4); 134-139

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20AA3B

Abstract
There have been a number of studies conducted on the benefits of aerobic and mobility training for enhancing BMI. However, its usefulness in a virtual classroom setting has not been tested in any academic studies. The purpose of this controlled experiment is to determine whether or not different types of aerobic and mobility training lead to significant improvement in body mass index among study participants. This study has employed an experimental research design in which the students will undergo a series of aerobic and mobility training exercises for four consecutive weeks while accounting for participants’ gender and BMI. The participants for the study are one section of undergraduate students from a college in the Philippines. A survey questionnaire with two parts was utilized. For the first part, personal profiles such as gender and pre-test Body Mass Index are all included. The second part requested the participants to answer the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). After performing the series of exercises, it was found that a significant difference was observed between male and female students concerning their performance, in which male students performed better compared to their counterparts. Most importantly, a significant difference was observed between the pre-test and post-test scores of the students. It can be concluded that the various aerobic and mobility training exercises are efficient for students in improving their BMI, even in an online learning environment. The continuous use of the following exercises is highly recommended. Finally, practical implications, limitations, and future research directions are also presented.
Keywords
aerobic exercises, mobility training exercises, online learning environment, physical education, undergraduate students
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Impact of Electronic Balance Training on Postural Instability in Postmenopausal Women: a Randomized Controlled Trail

Reham Ebrahim Mohammed, Hamada Ahmed Hamada, Amel Mohamed Yousef, Khadega Sayed Abdul Aziz, Ghada Mohamed Koura, Rafik Radwan

Reham Ebrahim Mohammed, Hamada Ahmed Hamada, Amel Mohamed Yousef, Khadega Sayed Abdul Aziz, Ghada Mohamed Koura, Rafik Radwan – Impact of Electronic Balance Training on Postural Instability in Postmenopausal Women: a Randomized Controlled Trail. Fizjoterapia Polska 2019; 19(3); 100-105

Abstract
Purpose. Determination of Electronic Balance Board effect on Balance in Women in their postmenopausal period was the aim of this study. Subjects and Methods. Our study design was a randomized, single blind controlled trial. A total of 40 sedentary, medically stable women in their postmenopausal stage complained of poor life quality. The range of the participated women ranged between 50 to 65 years that were randomly allocated into 2 equal number groups: group (A), that participate in the electronic balance board training program in addition to balance rehabilitation program and aerobic exercise, and group (B), which received balance rehabilitation program and aerobic exercise. Each group received 3 sessions weekly for one month. The stability index, AP index and ML index was recorded before and after the intervention. Results. There were a significant reduction in overall stability index, AP index and ML index in group A in compared to group B at the stage of post treatment. Conclusion. A program of four weeks’ electronic balance board besides balance rehabilitation program and aerobic exercise yield improvement in the balance of the Biodex Balance System than a balance rehabilitation program alone in treating problems of postmenopausal balance.

Key words:
Balance, Electronic balance, Aerobic exercises, Menopause

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