The Effects of a New Program (balance &amp; reform) On Trait Anxiety and Self- esteem: a Pilot Study

Reppa, Glykeria

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.06.540

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences

2013

DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.06.540

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The Effects of a New Program (balance & reform) On Trait Anxiety and Self- esteem: a Pilot Study

Glykeria Reppa

Abstract: Balance and Reform is a program that exercise the body, soul and mind is introduced. The program has four parts in every meeting: Pilates and yoga exercises, self-awareness techniques, drama and movement exercises and a visualizing. The purpose of the study is to search if this program has any effect on self-esteem and trait anxiety. A sample of 20 young women attended the program for one month. The STAI questionnaire for trait anxiety and the Rosenberg -esteem were used. The results showed that the levels of … Show more

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Motion and emotion: anxiety–axial connections in Parkinson’s disease

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Anxiety is a serious and frequent complication in Parkinson's disease (PD) that significantly affects the quality of life of patients. Multiple neuroanatomical, experimental, and clinical studies suggest its close association with axial disturbances. However, whether this relation applies for PD patients (commonly suffering from axial difficulties, such as balance and gait disturbance) has not been properly tested yet. The purpose of this study was to determine whether PD patients suffering from axial symptoms have higher levels of anxiety than others and to identify other factors associated with anxiety-axial connections. In this questionnaire study, 212 patients with PD were assessed by standardized scales, such as Hamilton Anxiety Scale, Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, examining their mood and cognitive status. These data were correlated to dominant motor symptoms of these patients, such as tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and axial symptoms. Unlike other motor symptoms, only axial symptoms showed to be significantly related to higher levels of anxiety. The patients suffering from anxiety and axial problems have also shown significantly higher depression levels. Axial disturbances are related to higher anxiety levels in PD patients. It is crucial to pay high attention to symptoms of anxiety in patients having postural instability or gait disorder. Further clinical studies are desirable to investigate new, practical implications of anxiety-axial connection to provide complex management options of these serious symptoms.

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Motion and emotion: anxiety–axial connections in Parkinson’s disease

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Psychological Benefits of Nonpharmacological Methods Aimed for Improving Balance in Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review

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Filip

Sheardová

et al. 2015

Behavioural Neurology

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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a serious condition with a major negative impact on patient's physical and mental health. Postural instability is one of the cardinal difficulties reported by patients to deal with. Neuroanatomical, animal, and clinical studies on nonparkinsonian and parkinsonian subjects suggest an important correlation between the presence of balance dysfunction and multiple mood disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and apathy. Considering that balance dysfunction is a very common symptom in PD, we can presume that by its management we could positively influence patient's state of mind too. This review is an analysis of nonpharmacological methods shown to be effective and successful for improving balance in patients suffering from PD. Strategies such as general exercise, robotic assisted training, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Yoga, dance (such as tango or ballet), box, virtual reality-based, or neurofeedback-based techniques and so forth can significantly improve the stability in these patients. Beside this physical outcome, many methods have also shown effect on quality of life, depression level, enjoyment, and motivation to continue in practicing the method independently. The purpose of this review is to provide information about practical and creative methods designed to improve balance in PD and highlight their positive impact on patient's psychology.

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The Effect of Pilates Exercise on Anxiety in Students of Department of Medical Emergency- A Clinical Trial

Abavisani¹,

Lakzian²,

Sarchahi³

et al. 2019

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BACKGROUND Anxiety phenomenon is not new, and humans have experienced it with every culture and in all ages. Based on literature review, Pilates is a time-and cost-effective sport and more enlivening as compared to other methods for alleviating anxiety and is more acceptable to the students. Considering limited number of studies in this regard, the present trial was carried out to explore the effects of Pilates on anxiety in students of department of medical emergency in Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences. METHODS This clinical trial was conducted on 62 students of department of medical emergency. After accessible sampling, the subjects were randomly allocated to the two groups of intervention and control. In the experimental group, Pilates was performed during two 60 minutes sessions per week for 8 weeks with the help of an instructor. The collected data was analysed using descriptive (mean, standard, percent and frequency) and interpretive tests. SPSS Ver.14 used for data analysis. A chi-square test was used for comparison of two groups. RESULTS The mean and SD score of obvious anxiety before the intervention were 52.74± 7.41 and 52.48± 7.27 in experimental and control groups, respectively. However, after the intervention, the mean± SD score of obvious anxiety were 49.63± 7.39 and 51.81± 7.16 in experimental and control groups, respectively. CONCLUSIONS This study showed the positive effect of Pilates on the improvement of anxiety among students of department of medical emergency. Therefore, it is recommended as an appealing technique without side effects to reduce anxiety among university students.

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The Effects of a New Program (balance & reform) On Trait Anxiety and Self- esteem: a Pilot Study

Cited by 3 publications

References 8 publications

Motion and emotion: anxiety–axial connections in Parkinson’s disease

Motion and emotion: anxiety–axial connections in Parkinson’s disease

Psychological Benefits of Nonpharmacological Methods Aimed for Improving Balance in Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review

The Effect of Pilates Exercise on Anxiety in Students of Department of Medical Emergency- A Clinical Trial

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