IMPACT OF A MODERATE INTENSITY INTERMITTENT AEROBIC EXERCISE TRAINING WITH PROGRESSIVE RELAXATION TECHNIQUE ON PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL VARIABLES IN INDIAN CANCER PATIENTS- AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 9
Abstract
Background & Objective: Cancer is characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. It causes multiple impairments, activity limitations, participation restrictions, depression, and an overall decrease in the quality of life. Fatigue is a common problem experienced by cancer patients during chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Fatigue and other psychological problems like anxiety and depression follow the diagnosis of cancer and its subsequent treatment. This study aimed to find out the effect of moderate intensity intermittent aerobic training along with progressive relaxation technique on physiological and psychological variables in the Indian cancer patients. Methods: The present experimental study was conducted in thirty (30) adult cancer subjects including both males and females between the age group of 18-65years undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy. All the subjects received moderate intensity intermittent aerobic training along with progressive relaxation technique. Baseline scores of physiological and psychological variables were noted on the 1st day and at the end 4th week. Post values obtained were compared with the baseline values. Results: Statistical analysis of outcome variables at pre and post intervention demonstrated statistically significant improvements(p ≤ 0.05) in the physiological variables like systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure, rate pressure product, peak expiratory flow rate, six minute walk distance and calories expenditure and psychological variables like fatigue, depression, anxiety and quality of life. Conclusion:The study demonstrated a positive effect on the physiological variables like hemodynamic responses, six-minute walk distance and also on the psychological variables like fatigue, pain, anxiety, depression and QOL.
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Dr. Renu Pattanshetty, Ceona chopde
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