Effectiveness of Aqua - Aerobic Exercise and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Improving Upper and Lower Limb Flexibility for Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Janani Muthusamy, Sneha Ramesh

Abstract: Background: Type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance and high blood sugar levels. Impaired flexibility is a common complication of T2DM, increasing the risk of musculoskeletal issues and reducing overall functionality. Aqua aerobic exercise and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) have been explored as potential interventions to improve upper and lower limb flexibility in Type II diabetes mellitus patients. Aim and Objectives: To find out the effectiveness of aqua aerobic exercise and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) to improve upper and lower limb flexibility in type II diabetes mellitus. Methodology: The studies involved Type II diabetes mellitus patients aged 40 - 60 years and assessed the effects of aqua aerobic exercise and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on upper and lower limb flexibility. The outcomes measured included sit and reach and back scratch test for upper and lower limb flexibility. Results: The pre test and post test of group A and B values were assessed by sit and reach test in 20 patients for type II diabetes mellitus. The mean difference 7.4 and 4.4 respectively, the standard deviation value is 1.34 and 1.17 respectively. The paired 't test value is 17.34 and 11.85 more than table value of 2.262 respectively. The unpaired 't? test value is 5.94 more than table value of 2.09. The pre test and post test values of group A and B were assessed by back scratch test in 20 patients for type II diabetes mellitus. The mean difference 2.1 and 1.13 respectively, the standard deviation value is 0.65 and 0.41 respectively. The paired 't test value is 10.08 and 8.69 more than table value of 2.262 respectively. The unpaired 't? test value is 3.95 more than table value of 2.09 and thus it denotes the significance. These results suggest that aqua aerobic exercise is more effective than proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching in improving upper and lower limb flexibility for type II diabetes mellitus patients.

Keywords: Type II diabetes mellitus, flexibility, Aqua aerobic exercise, Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching

How to Cite?: Janani Muthusamy, Sneha Ramesh, "Effectiveness of Aqua - Aerobic Exercise and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Improving Upper and Lower Limb Flexibility for Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients", Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 656-661, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24309125356, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24309125356