An interventional study of Qigong exercises in Health Behavior and Sedentary Behavior, sponsored by Biruni University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-11-18.
Sponsored by Biruni University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Basic science
Mild effort requiring, body-mind oriented, effective on multiple physical fitness parameters, ancient exercise method Qigong would be beneficial for a great number of people by using popular technological mediums in order to increase overall physical activity and wellbeing. Our aim is to evaluate the effects of Qigong exercises on endurance, muscle strength, sleep quality, level of anxiety and stress by using two different tele-rehabilitation methods.
Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior is a serious public health problem which categorized as a pandemic. One of the common risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes, known as chronic non-communicable diseases, is physical inactivity. Mild effort requiring, body-mind oriented, effective on multiple physical fitness parameters, ancient exercise method Qigong would be beneficial for a great number of people by using popular technological mediums in order to increase overall physical activity and wellbeing. Based on reasons as previously described, our aim is to evaluate the effects of Qigong exercises on endurance, muscle strength, sleep quality, level of anxiety and stress by using two different tele-rehabilitation methods.
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Categorized as "inactive (\<600 metabolic equivalent-min/hf)" with respect to International Physical Activity Questionnaire
Exclusion Criteria:
Lack of cooperation
After initial result evaluation, participants of Group A will perform Qigong exercises for 40 to 45 minutes per session for 3 days a week for 6 weeks via the online video conference method.
Other: Qigong exercises
Group B will perform the same routine via a-synchronized video sections for 6 weeks. Basic Qigong exercises will be performed by volunteers for 6 weeks and progression will be logged.
Other: Qigong exercises
Specific Qigong exercises 1- Painting the rainbow 2-Raising the arms 3-Looking at the moon 4- Pushing the waves
International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short form
Determines the physical activity level of the participants
Time frame: 8 weeks
1 Minute Sit-Stand Test
Determines the functional mobility and lower extremity levels
Time frame: 8 weeks
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Determines the sleep quality of participants
Time frame: 8 weeks
Coronavirus Anxiety Index
Determines the coronavirus anxiety
Time frame: 8 weeks
Perceived Stress Index
Determines the perceived stress
Time frame: 8 weeks
Plan to share: No — The individual participant data will not be shared
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