This study explores the impacts of viniyoga on dysfunctional pain, physical self-efficacy, and quality of life of elderly adults with low back pain.
The sample was drawn from men and women aged between 60 and 70 years who have attended Daedeok welf...
This study explores the impacts of viniyoga on dysfunctional pain, physical self-efficacy, and quality of life of elderly adults with low back pain.
The sample was drawn from men and women aged between 60 and 70 years who have attended Daedeok welfare center at Daegu since April 2013, experienced low back pain, and scored between 2 and 7 on a visual analogue scale. They completed a structured questionnaire that contained a section on demographic characteristics, nine items related to low back pain, three items on pain intensity, nine items measuring dysfunction, 22 items measuring physical self-efficacy, and 23 items assessing quality of life. Data were analyzed using an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) on SPSS for Windows.
The following results were obtained:
Firstly, the viniyoga program showed a significant difference in the alleviation of back pain dysfunction compared to other programs that alleviated back pain.
Secondly, the viniyoga program showed a significant difference in the improvement of physical self-efficacy. Although it did not show a significant difference in the sub-factors of physical self-efficacy, it showed a significant difference in the efficacy of self-expression.
Third, the viniyoga program showed significant difference in quality of life. Although there were significant difference in quality of life sub-factors, such as mental well-being, mood/social relations, internal and external control, hobbies, work/job, and finances, there was no significant difference in activities.
In conclusion, viniyoga has mitigating effects on back pain in elderly adults and has positive effects on their physical self-efficacy and quality of life. Thus, viniyoga can be used as an alternative therapy to promote physical and mental health in this population.
Future studies should extend the current results and refine the viniyoga intervention by conducting such programs across a diverse range of elderly welfare and rehabilitation centers.