ABSTRACT

Aim: To assess the effectiveness of physical exercises versus pranayama on depression among elderly’s residing in old age homes. Method: In this comparative study 50 elderly patients were selected using consecutive sampling technique. The elderly were divided into two groups physical exercise (N=25) and pranayama group (N=25) the depression level was measured using Geriatric depression scale. Result: The pre-depression level of elderly in the physical exercise group was 12.28 and in the pranayama group was 12.08 after the intervention the depression score in the physical exercise group was 7.96 and in the pranayama group was 7.48. Conclusion: Physical exercise and pranayama are equally effective in reducing the depression among the elderly. Keywords: Depression, physical exercises, pranayama, old age home, elderly
Publication date: 01/01/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.1.7697