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

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 HbbA 1 C and quality of questionere were analysed after 12 weeks completion. Indicated 6% decrease in mean HbA 1 C and improved quality of life by 13% among subjects who have done exercises using Physioball

The effectiveness of structured exercise in the south Asian population with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review

“…Only one trial, published in two articles, stated that the assessor was blinded (33,34) and the 'concealed allocation' criterion was satisfied in only one trial (16). Six trials did not provide between-group analysis (18,20,21,(25)(26)(27)(28)38). Only three trials, published in 4 articles, conducted sample size calculations (22,33,34,37).…”

“…Two trials compared the efficacy of two different exercise programs (17,31) and one trial with three intervention arms examined the efficacy of two exercise programs compared to usual care (23). The programs involved aerobic exercise (n=10) (17,23,(29)(30)(31)33,(35)(36)(37), resistance exercise (n=7) (19)(20)(21)(22)(23)26,27), combined aerobic and resistance (n=3) (16)(17)(18), and balance exercise training (n=1) (38).…”

“…Seven supervised, progressive resistance programs were prescribed in six trials (19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)26,27). The length of these programs ranged from 4 to 16 weeks.…”

“…These exercises were most frequently performed using a Swiss-ball (n=4) (19)(20)(21)28), two programs used weight machines (22,23), and one program used resistance bands (19). The majority of programs were performed three times per week (n=5) (20,24,(26)(27)(28). One program was performed two times per week (23).…”

“…Six trials provided information related to adverse events, three of which stated there were no exercise-related injuries or serious complications (21,23,36). Two trials described "a few" episodes of mild hypoglycemia and one trial reported muscle soreness as a result of resistance exercise, however none resulted in noncompliance with exercise or required hospital admission (20,22,26). None of the included trials provided follow-up assessment beyond the end of the intervention period.…”