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KMID : 1032220090040020128
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Journal of Korean Academy of Rural Health Nursing
2009 Volume.4 No. 2 p.128 ~ p.137
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Effect of Health Enhancement Programs Using Ki-gong Exercise on Obesity, Physical Flexibility, Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar
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Jeong Hee-Suk
Park Mi-Ja
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of a 12-month ki-gong exercise program on obesity, physical flexibility, blood pressure and blood sugar in rural populations.
Method: A 12-month ki-gong exercise session was conducted from September 2008 until August 2009 with 61 village attendees at a Healthcare Clinic, as part of an Oriental herb program at the health center. Data was collected three times; before the program initiation, at six months and at the end of the program. A one-group repeated measures ANOVA test was conducted for statistical validation using SPSS 12.0.
Results: Participants showed a decrease in obesity (F=10.166, p=0.02), body weight (F=10.861, p=0.002) and body fat (F=36.311, p=0.000). They also showed an increase in physical flexibility(F=24.627, p=0.000), while systolic blood pressure and (F=8.550, p=0.005) blood sugar (F=5.464, p=0.023) decreased.
Conclusion: The results of this study indicates that ki-gong exercise exhibits beneficial effects in decreasing obesity, blood pressure and blood sugar and enhancing physical flexibility.
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KEYWORD
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Ki-gong exercise
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