IP Journal of Urology, Nephrology and Hepatology Science

Effectiveness of swiss ball exercises along with aerobic exercises among college girls with polycystic ovarian syndrome

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Article Type : Original Article

Author Details: Jayabalan Prakash,Tittu Thomas James*,S Sivakumar,S Dharini

Volume : 4

Issue : 2

Online ISSN : XXXX

Print ISSN : XXXX

Article First Page : 34

Article End Page : 37

Abstract

Aims: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder seen in women at their reproductive age. Oligomenorrhea, hyperinsulinaemia, obesity, and hyoerandrogenism are common in individuals with PCOS. Lifestyle modification through exercises and diet modifications are the major non-pharmacological strategies in PCOS management. There is a paucity of evidence supporting the role of Swiss ball exercises in the management of PCOS. We intended to identify the effect of Swiss ball exercises in addition to aerobic exercises in the management of PCOS among college girls in their fertile period.
Settings and Design: We recruited 20 college girls with the diagnosis of PCOS and were divided into two equal groups. The mean age of the participants for the study were 23.05±1.2 years, with mean BMI of 28.5±1.5 kg/m².
Methods and Material: Group A received combined aerobic and Swiss ball exercise programme whereas Group B received only aerobic training. Interventions were given for 12 weeks, 6 days per week. Changes in body weight, abdominal fat measured using girth measurement, and menstrual irregularity questionnaire (MIQ) were used as outcome measures.
Statistical analysis used: Descriptive statistics were done to analyse demographic details. The group wise comparison were performed using t test analysis.
Results: We identified a significant reduction in body weight, abdominal fat and MIQ values in group A (p<0>
Conclusions: Addition of Swiss ball exercise programme along with aerobic training is beneficial in women with PCOS in reducing body weight, abdominal fat and irregular menses.
Key Messages: Swiss ball exercise along with aerobic exercise training provides beneficial effects in women with PCOS in reducing body weight, abdominal fat and in improving menstrual irregularities.

Keywords: Polycystic ovarian syndrome, Aerobic Exercises, Swiss Ball Exercises, Menstrual Irregularity Questionnaire.

 

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