Effects of Ruesidadton, Chikung, and combination exercises on stress and quality of life in sedentary women

Abstract

Background: Incidence in sedentary women, who were lead to changes of physical and psychology effects on stress and quality of life.  Therefore, reducing the risk of stress and improve quality of life are important. This can be done by mind-body exercises such as Ruesidadton and Chikung. Currently, the related study in Thai people was to provide multifaceted physical activities involve varying combinations of mind-body exercise in form of Thai Yoga-Chi Kung combination. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare stress and quality of life changes among participation in Thai Yoga, Chi Kung and combination sessions in sedentary women. The study design was a randomized controlled trial. Thirty-nine women aged 35-59 year were randomly assigned to Ruesidadton group (n = 13), Chikung group (n = 13), and combine group (n = 13). Each group was joined the programme in period 8 weeks and rest 8 weeks. Each group was evaluated for stress and quality of life with Self stress measurement and WHO QOL – BREF – THAI before the exercise, during exercise in weeks 4, 8 and 12 weeks. The results showed difference in stress and quality of life among groups. The stress level has significant difference at weeks 8 in the combine exercise group and found quality of life better than before training at weeks 4. Therefore, Ruesidadton-Chikung combination exercise can reduce stress and improve quality of life in sedentary women.

Keywords:  Mind-body exercise, Thai Yoga, Ruesidadton, Chikung, Stress, Quality of life