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Nguyen H M, Ngo T T N, Nguyen T T. Assessment of the Effects of Yoga on Self-Perceived Health of Elderly. Ann Appl Sport Sci 2024; 12 (1)
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1- Department of Physical Education, Vinh University, Vinh, Vietnam , hungmn@vinhuni.edu.vn
2- Department of Physical Education, Vinh University, Vinh, Vietnam
3- Department of Physical Education, Hanoi National University of Education, Hanoi, Vietnam
Abstract:   (438 Views)
Background. The effects of yoga on the self-perceived health of the elderly have not yet been considered in Vinh City, Vietnam.
Objectives. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of yoga practice on the self-perceived health of the elderly.
Methods. Ninety subjects aged 60 to 70 (65±5.2) were recruited to take part in this study. Subjects were divided into two groups: The yoga group (YG, forty-five subjects) and the Control group (CG, forty-five subjects). Prior to intervention, participants were asked to complete an informed consent. The inclusion criterion for both samples was that subjects were able to completely fill SF-36. Exclusion criteria were serious diseases such as symptomatic coronary insufficiency, angina pectoris, obvious cognitive deficits, uncontrolled high blood pressure, and functionally dependent. Participants in the YG attended a 60-minute yoga practice session, twice a week for 3 months. Participants of CG were informed not to do any new exercise program, but still maintain daily activities.
Results. After three months of yoga practice, participants in YG showed significantly better results in all aspects of health including physical functioning (F=61.498, P=0.000), role-physical (F=56.551, P=0.000), bodily pain (F=28.051, P=0.000), general health (F=61.478, P=0.000), vitality (F=62.147, P=0.000), social functioning (F=44.486, P=0.000), role-emotional (F=44060, P=0.000), mental health (F=34.524, P=0.000) in comparison to CG. 
Conclusion. Yoga practice can improve the physical and mental health of the elderly.
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APPLICABLE REMARKS
  • It may be suggested yoga training (60-minute yoga practice session, twice a week for 3 months) in low and moderate intensity should be implemented in the old population to enhance physical and mental health.
  • Assists yoga instructors for better teaching and instructing in the community.

Type of Study: Original Article | Subject: Sport Psychology and its Related Branches
Received: 2023/12/3 | Accepted: 2024/01/26

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