Effect of Six Month Yogic Practices on the Management of Fear of Fall (FoF) in Elderly Women
Gyanendra Bhai
Research Scholar, SOS in Physical Education, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur C.G.
Prof. C.D. Agashe
HOD, SOS in Physical Education, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur C.G.
Abstract
The term fear of falling abbreviated as FoF is used for psychological concern or too much anxiety about falling. This fear restricts the physical movements of the elderly thereby may impact their mental and social wellbeing. To address this issue the present study was planned. 50 elderly females were selected for this single group pre-post study. The age range of selected elderly females was 60 to 70 years and they were chosen purposively. The selection of these elderly females was based on their Timed Up and Go Test (TUG). A six-month yoga program was framed and selected elderly females took part in it. Data was collected through TUG after 03 months and 06 months. The Repeated Measure ANOVA reveals that the time taken to finish the Timed Up and Go Test after 06 months was significantly reduced as compared to pre-test timings. It was concluded that six-month yogic practices were able to decrease the fear of falling in elderly females.
Keywords: Fear of Falling (FoF), Yoga, Elderly Females
DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2501I02S01V13P0034
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