Volume 11, number 1

Effects of Physioball Exercises on Glycemic Control and Quality Life of Type II Diabetic Patients

S. S. Subramanian, A. Julius and R. Hariharasudan

Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy, (Bharath University) Department of Biochemistry, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, (Bharath University) Chennai - 600 100, India.

ABSTRACT: An increase in Type II diabetes in Tamil Nadu state in India This research study aims to analyse the impact of Physioball exercises on glycemic control and quality of life among male Type II diabetic patients. Experimental with a sample size of 100 male Type II diabetic randomly allotted in two groups at Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy, Chennai - 600 100 from October 2012 to December 2012. Experimental group have performed specific exercises using Physioball, while all the subjects have continued diabetic Medication pre and post HbbA1C and quality of questionere were analysed after 12 weeks completion. Indicated 6% decrease in mean HbA1C and improved quality of life by 13% among subjects who have done exercises using Physioball

KEYWORDS: Physioball - an inflatable ball of size varying 55 cm to 65 cm; NCD - Non communicable diseases

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