Brain Gym Exercise Research Articles

Effect of Brain Gym Exercise in Addition to Balance Exercises Versus Balance Exercises on Fear of Fall and Balance in Patients with Parkinsonism

Effect of Brain Gym Exercise in Addition to Balance Exercises Versus Balance Exercises on Fear of Fall and Balance in Patients with Parkinsonism

Effects of Brain Gym Exercises on Attention and Anxiety in Adolescents – An Experimental Study

Background: The common psychological difficulties in adolescents are anxiety states or minor depression and apart from that the attention span in adolescents is also shrinking as reported. The Brain Gym exercise is said to release learning blocks and cause improvement in areas such as memory, concentration, and focus. The goal of this study is to improve anxiety and attention in adolescents by performing brain gym exercises. Aim: To study the effects of brain gym exercise on attention and anxiety in adolescents. Methodology: The study employed an experimental study including 134 students within a 15-19 years age group, selected through purposive sampling. The primary outcomes are the Hamilton anxiety rating scale and the mindful attention awareness scale. Brain gym exercise was performed thrice a week for four weeks. Results: A statistically significant improvement in anxiety and attention is observed with using brain gym exercise. The pretest mean anxiety score at week 1 was 18.46 and after four weeks the results showed a statistically significant decrease in anxiety with a mean score of 16.14. The pretest attention score in week 1 was 3.67 and the post-intervention score in week 4 was 3.98 showing a statistically significant increase in attention. The data was statistically significant with a p-value of <0.05. Conclusion: The study concludes there’s a significant effect of brain gym exercises in improving attention and anxiety. KEYWORDS: Brain Gym Exercise, Anxiety, Attention, Adolescents, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale.

Peningkatan Fungsi Kognitif Lansia Dengan Terapi Modalitas Senam Otak (Brain Gym) Pada Lansia Kelompok Prolanis

Introduction: The elderly population is increasing in number. This is a reality that cannot be avoided. The higher the elderly population, the more elderly people will need care. The increase in the prevalence of dementia follows an increase in the elderly population. Cognitive disorders in the elderly, if not treated properly, will affect daily living activities and the overall health of the elderly. One effort to prevent cognitive decline due to aging is by doing sports or physical exercise. Objective: The purpose of this service was to increase the knowledge and empowerment of the elderly in the application of Brain Gym Modality Therapy as an effort to improve the cognitive function of the elderly in the Prolanis Group of the Tajinan Health Center, Malang Regency Method: Community service was carried out in the form of training for the Prolanis Group at the Tajinan Health Center, Malang Regency with material related to brain exercise modality therapy to improve the cognitive function of the elderly during 3 meetings Result: From the results of measuring the knowledge of the elderly in the prolanis group at the Tajinan District Health Center. In Malang, data was obtained that there was an increase in the average pretest and posttest scores, the average pretest knowledge results of respondents were in the poor category. At the end of the evaluation activity, the average posttest results of respondents' knowledge were in the sufficient category. The ability of the elderly in the prolanis group at the Tajinan District Health Center. Malang, to demonstrate brain exercise modality therapy to improve the cognitive function of the elderly, obtained the average value of the results of the respondents' ability to re-demonstrate in the sufficient category Conclusion: It can be concluded that the aim of the training is to increase the knowledge and understanding of the elderly in the prolanis group regarding Brain Gym exercises to improve the cognitive function of the elderly can be achieved.

Improving Early Childhood Creativity Through Brain Gym Method

The purpose of this study is to ascertain how Brain Gym exercises affect young children's creativity in Raudhatul Athfal Ulul Albab Tulung Batuan Kotabumi North Lampung. This study employs an experimental design, specifically the Nonequivalent Control Group Design, which is a quasi-experimental research methodology. Instruments for gathering data make use of documentation and observation. Utilizing the formula for product moment correlation, evaluate the validity of the instrument. Use the Cronbach's alpha calculation to assess the instrument's dependability. A normalcy test using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov formula. Use the F test to determine homogeneity. Use the independent t test to evaluate the hypothesis. The hypothesis test results indicate that there is a relationship between brain gym activities and early childhood creativity in Raudhatul Athfal Ulul Albab Tulung Batuan Kotabumi North Lampung. Specifically, the value of tcount > ttable, or 3.179 > 2.013, indicates that this relationship exists.

Effectiveness of Brain Gym Exercises Over Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Improving Sleep Quality Among Healthcare University Students: A Comparative Study.

Background More than half of healthcare university students are believed to experience inadequate sleep. The application of brain gym exercises is a relatively new concept that has shown potential for addressing a variety of cognitive and perceptual deficits. Nevertheless, its use in managing sleep disorders is still in the early stages. Though cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is still the standard treatment for sleep management, recent research suggests that brain gym exercises may help with sleep disorders like insomnia. Independent studies have demonstrated the efficacy of CBT and brain gym activities in treating sleep disorders. Yet, there remains a paucity of studies directly comparing these two methods in treating individuals with sleep disturbances. Aim and objectives To ascertain the effectiveness of brain gym exercises over cognitive behavioral therapy in improving sleep quality among healthcare university students. Method The experimental study comparing brain gym exercises and cognitive behavioral therapy interventions was conducted in Wardha, Maharashtra, India, from March 2023 to December 2023, with 60 subjects selected after considering inclusion and exclusion criteria. The protocol was administered for 4 weeks for 30 minutes per day. The baseline outcome measures were the insomnia severity index (ISI) and the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI). The outcome measure was used before and after 4 weeks of interventions to evaluate the outcome of the protocol. The software used in the analysis was SPSS 27.0 version and GraphPad Prism 7.0 version, and p<0.05 was considered as the level of significance. Result Post-treatment, evidence was observed for ISI (20.55, P = 0.0001) and PSQI (18.09, P = 0.0001) in Group A. Post-rehabilitation evidence was observed in Group B for ISI (19, P=0.0001) and PSQI (16.64, P=0.0001). The findings revealed a significantly higher mean difference between Group A and Group B, showing a considerable improvement in outcome measure scores within Group A relative to Group B. Conclusion The statistical analysis demonstrates a notable improvement in the pre-and post-scores of the ISI and PSQI following four weeks of brain gym exercises. In comparison, cognitive behavioral therapy showed comparatively less effectiveness in addressing insomnia. The observed improvement in sleep quality among students highlights that brain gym exercises have the potential to be a non-pharmacological alternative for managing mild to moderate insomnia.

Bye-Bye Dementia: Prevent dementia in the elderly with brain gym

Elderly individuals often encounter various health issues, including mental and psychological decline such as dementia. One solution to address this is through brain gym therapy. The aim of this community service is to enhance the knowledge of the elderly regarding dementia, improve their ability to perform brain gym exercises, and observe the effects on their blood pressure levels. Counseling and interventions were conducted with 25 participants aged over 45 years residing in RT 03/RW 05, Limo Village, Depok. Educational methods included lectures, distribution of educational leaflets, and demonstrations of brain gym. This service successfully increased the elderly's knowledge about dementia, with the majority scoring between 51-100, comprising 14 individuals (56%). Additionally, there was a decrease in the average systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels.

Effect of aerobic training versus brain gym exercises to improve global cognition and quality of life in elderly - a randomised clinical trial protocol

Literature implies that the length of life spent in good health continues to be fairly stable, indicating that additional years usually deteriorate health The aftermath for older people and society will be more profound if these extra years are primarily marked by declines in physical and mental competence. The cultures and settings individuals live in, paired with their personality traits have a lasting impact on how they age. Health can be shaped by physical and social environments that influence wellness practices. It is therefore essential to consider environmental and personal strategies as well as those that could aid in recovery, adaptation, and psychosocial development while constructing a public health response to aging. According to research, over the next three decades, there will be a more than doubling of the global elderly population. There will be 1.25 billion more people over the age of 60 in 2050, and 115.4 million of those people are expected to have dementia. 48 million people worldwide are affected by Alzheimer's disease, which accounts for 60–70% of dementia cases and causes serious societal, financial, and clinical issues. This alarms for a solution for the plethora of problems that arise with advancing age. Giving up a sedentary lifestyle and incorporating physical activity into daily activities has shown some amazing results in not only lowering the risk of developing serious illnesses but also 10 improving quality of life. Numerous studies have been conducted in recent years to determine how aerobic exercise and brain gymnastics can each improve health and life expectancy in the elderly, but relatively fewer researches have been done on how these two activities can work together. Consequently, here we intend to probe how aerobic exercise and brain training can enhance general cognition and overall quality of life.

ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN GERONTIK PADA GANGGUAN KOGNITIF DEMENSIA DENGAN BRAIN GYM EXERCISE DI UPT PELAYANAN SOSIAL LANJUT USIA BINJAI

Background:According to the World Health Organization(WHO,2018),approximately 50 million people suffer from dementia,with nearly 60%residing in low and middle-income countries.Each year, there are almost 10 milion new cases.The total number of dementia patients worldwide is projected to reach 82 million by 2030 and 152 million by 2050.Dementia is a symptom of declining memory. thinking,behavior,and the ability to perform daily activities.An individual is considered to have dementia when experiencing mental disturbances in at least two brain functions.One effort to prevent cognitive decline in the elderly is by engaging in Brain Gym Exercise. Method: This research is a case study with a descriptive research design following the nursing care process for the elderly.The focus of this case study is on two elderly individuals diagnosed with dementia.Study subjects were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria,then an intervention was conducted for 3 days by providing nursing care action in the form of Brain Gym Exercise for 15 minutes once a day.Data collection was done through interviews,observations,and nursing care.Cognitive function was measured using the Mini-Mental State Exam(MMSE)instrument. Results: After conducting Brain Gym Exercise for 15 minutes once a day for the two elderly respondents,the research results indicated that brain exercises can enhance cognitive function in elderly dementia patients,as shown by increased MMSE scores in both study subjects. Conclusion: After a 3-day brain exercise intervention,the MMSE scores increased within the range of 0-17,and both respondents were able to perform it.

Ab. No. 155 Effect of Brain Gym Exercises on Executive Functions and Dual –Task Performance in Person’s With Parkinson’s Disease

Introduction: Cognitive impairments are common in Parkinson’s disease, and one of the most noticeable features is dysfunction in the executive function. Because of these changes, performing dual tasks that require the person’s attention and concentration, tend to be more difficult to accomplish. Brain Gym exercise is an academic kinesiological program that stimulates various brain regions, with a particular emphasis on the corpus callosum, facilitating inter-hemisphere communication. In brain gym exercise participants engage in a wide variety of tasks that engage different aspects of cognitive and physical functioning. These exercises had shown to improve cognitive performance and fitness levels in active older adults. Considering this the study is conducted with an intent to find if there is any effect of brain gym exercises on executive function and dual task performance in the persons with Parkinson’s disease. Methods: 19 persons with Parkinson’s disease age between 50-75 years with stages I-III on Modified Hoehn and Yahr classification, who can identify the sequencing from 1-25 and A-Z and can walk for at least 9 m (30ft) with or without assistive device participated in the study. Institutional ethical committee approval and participants consent was obtained. Intervention comprising of 23 brain gym exercise, each exercise 3 times per session for 4 days a week for 2 weeks was given. Pre and post intervention Executive Function was assed using Delta Trail Making test and Dual Task Performance was assessed using Timed up and GO test – Cognition. Wilcoxon Signed Rank test was used to compare pre and post values of outcome measures and statistically significant difference was seen in both the outcome measures (with p value of 0.000) Conclusion: The study concluded that Brain gym exercises are effective in improving executive function, dual task performance and can be incorporated with conventional exercises in treatment of persons with Parkinson’s disease.

A Narrative Review on Brain Gym Exercises: An Asset in Alleviating Insomnia and Augmenting Cognitive Functioning

Insomnia is characterised primarily by difficulties with beginning or sustaining sleep, dissatisfaction with sleep duration and quality and significant discomfort and deficits in daytime activities. Females, elderly individuals and individuals experiencing socioeconomic hardships are prone to sleeplessness. Despite its widespread incidence and burden, the pathophysiology and aetiology of insomnia remain unclear. It also impacts cognition, mood, focus, healing and exhaustion. Psychological and medical conditions can cause insomnia. Non pharmacological treatments for this condition include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI), acupressure, meditation and yoga. Brain gym exercise is an evolving therapeutic approach to alleviate insomnia. By engaging in brain gym exercises, individuals may experience improvements in their sleep patterns, leading to better overall sleep quality and duration and may experience enhancements in their ability to think, learn and perform cognitive tasks effectively. The review concludes that incorporating brain gym exercises offers notable benefits for both insomnia and cognitive functioning.

Effect of Virtual Reality Therapy with Brain Gym Exercises for Sleep-deprived Individuals: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Background and Aim: Sleep deprivation refers to getting less than the required amount of sleep, which for adults range between 7 and 9 h per night and can be caused due to social and biological factors. Virtual reality therapy (VRT) allows individuals to experience a computer-generated virtual environment so that they can be exposed to stimuli that imitate real-world experiences and have been used in other psychological conditions with positive outcomes. Brain Gym (BG) is a kinesiology program that engages the participant in a number of activities that teach the body how to comprehend the primary behavior and coordinate the brain and body. Materials and Methods: A randomized clinical trial was performed by screening 51 samples, from which 32 individuals were recruited, using purposive sampling, based on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) which was used as the inclusion criteria. VRT session was for 15 min and BG exercises were given thrice a week for 4 weeks. The PSQI and Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) were used as the outcome measures and were assessed after the intervention. The Shapiro–Wilk test, paired t-test, and independent sample t-test were used for the statistical analysis of the data. Results: There was a significant difference between the pre- and postscores of the PSQI of Group A (Pre – 7.00 ± 1.55; Post – 6.31 ± 2.06; P = 0.029) and Group B (Pre – 8.44 ± 2.63; Post – 6.19 ± 2.97; P = 0.001), although Group B showed a better improvement, based on the effect size (1.06) and Group B (Pre – 7.13 ± 2.58; Post – 5.63 ± 2.60) showed a significant difference in the pre- and postvalues of the AIS (P = 0.011). Conclusion: The study concluded that VRT and BG exercises were effective interventions, although BG exercises were shown to be more effective than the virtual reality intervention.

Ab. No. 120 Comparison of Brain Gym and Stretching in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Having Short Sleep Duration: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Introduction: Sleep disorders and poor sleep habits are extremely common in adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Stretching exercises have shown to improve sleep quality and duration. Brain Gym exercises is a set of exercises which aids in managing sleep by providing mind and body relaxation. The present study aims to compare the effect of Brain Gym exercises and Stretching Exercises in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus having Short Sleep Duration using Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index. Methods: 36 participants were randomly allocated to either Group A or Group B. Group A received Stretching exercises and Group B received Brain Gym exercises. Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index and SF-12 scores were obtained pre and post intervention. Result: In the conducted study, the results indicated noteworthy improvements within both, the Brain Gym group and the stretching group, but there was no significant difference in the level of improvement achieved between the groups. Conclusion: The outcome of this study proposes that both the exercises exhibit notable improvement in sleep duration of the individuals.

Effect of Applying Brain Gym Exercises on Balance and Concerns about falls among Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy

Effect of Applying Brain Gym Exercises on Balance and Concerns about falls among Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy

Application Of Brain Gym Exercise to Improve Cognitive Function of Elderly at Risk of Dementia in Nursing Home West Sumatera: Case Report

Application Of Brain Gym Exercise to Improve Cognitive Function of Elderly at Risk of Dementia in Nursing Home West Sumatera: Case Report

Effects of Life Kinetic and Brain Gym Training Models On Working Memory and Concentration of Football Athletes

The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of Life Kinetic and Brain Gym training models on working memory and concentration of junior football athletes and to examine the more effective training model, the Life Kinetic or Brain Gym training models, to improve working memory and concentration of junior football athletes. In this study, the researcher used a quantitative research using the true experiment and the pre-test and post-test two treatment design. The population of this study were all students of Saswco Bandung U-13 Football School, totalling of 26 people. The samples were selected using total sampling technique. Respondents were given the Life Kinetic and Brain Gym training models 3 times a week, carried out for 4 weeks. The instrument for measuring working memory was The Digit Memory Test, while the instrument for measuring concentration was The Amazing 1 to 50. The hypothesis testing analysis technique used was the Multivariate test. The results of the research for the Life Kinetic and Brain Gym training models on working memory and concentration was sig. 0.000 0.05, while the between-subjects effect test value was Sig. 0.000 0.05. It shows that there was a difference between Life Kinetic and Brain Gym training on working memory and concentration of junior football athletes. In conclusion, the Life Kinetic and Brain Gym training models can improve working memory and concentration of junior football athletes. Life Kinetic training had a better effect than Brain Gym training on working memory and concentration of junior football athletes. It is suggested that further research should recall information more specifically during matches and practices of football games by simplifying Life Kinetic and Brain Gym Exercises.

Baksos Kesehatan Penduduk Pralansia &amp; Lansia dengan Hipertensi di Rw 01 Kelurahan Tanjungrejo Kecamatan Sukun Kota Malang

The results of a preliminary study at RT 06 RW 01 Tanjungrejo Village, Sukun District, Malang City found that 25 elderly people experience hypertension and the number of elderly people with hypertension reached 89.28% of the entire elderly population living in this area. Social service activities are carried out in the form of a series of activities: health education through poster media with the topic "Danger Signs of Hypertension", brain gym exercises, as well as screening of the elderly's diet and checking the elderly's blood pressure carried out as a form of community service, mentoring, promotive efforts and prevention of health problems in the elder population. The activity was held in October 2022 with 26 elderly participants. It can be concluded that this activity ran smoothly and received an enthusiastic response from the participants. Sustainability and continuity of activities is highly recommended to improve the health status of the elderly in the region.

PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN FUNGSI KOGNITIF DI POSBINDU KENANGA II JATIMELATI PONDOK MELATI BEKASI

Introduction: Over the last several decades, the number of elderly has continued to grow, resulting in increasing health problems for the elderly, including cognitive function decline. The results of problem identification showed that the elderly at Posbindu Kenanga II was suffering from a decline in cognitive function. Therefore, the focus of community service activities was to address cognitive functions. Method: Community service activities were carried out at Posbindu Kenanga II Jatimelati Pondok Melati Bekasi from February to April 2023 with a target of 28 elderly. The phases of the community service included problem identification, counseling/education, brain gym exercise, and evaluation. MOCA was used to assess cognitive function, while a questionnaire was used to assess knowledge. Results: The average knowledge before and after community service increased from 7.00 to 8.82 with a p-value of 0.000. Conclusion: Community service activities significantly increased knowledge of cognitive functions in the elderly. For this reason, this activity should be continued on an ongoing basis in order not only to increase knowledge but also to affect cognitive function. &#x0D; Keywords: Elderly, Cognitive, Knowledge, Health Education and Promotion

Effect Of Brain GYM Exercises On Balance In Preschool Children: A Randomized Controlled Trail.

To investigate the effect of Brain Gym exercise on preschool children's balance achievement. The randomised controlled trial was conducted at EL-Moasis kindergarten from May to September 2021, and comprised preschool children of either gender aged 4-6 years who were randomised into intervention group A which received Brain Gym exercise for 15-30 minutes per day, three times a week, for eight consecutive weeks, and control group B which received the usual kindergarten activities. Balance was assessed by One Leg Standing Test and Functional Reach Test. Data was analysed using SPSS 20. Of the 30 subjects, 15(50%) were in each of the 2 groups. There were 13(43.3%) boys and 17(56.7%) girls with overall mean age 4.99±0.67 years. However, the study completed had 27(90%) subjects. Overall, there were 26(%) right-handed subjects. Post-intervention, there was significant intra-group improvements (p<0.05), but there were no significant inter-group differences (p>0.05). No significant benefits were seen in the balance of preschool children exposed to Brain Gym exercise. The RCT was registered retrospectively at The Pan African Clinical Trials Registry (PACTR) (Trial #: PACTR202208886771106 Date of Approval: 15/08/2022). Link: https://pactr.samrc.ac.za/Search.aspx.

Effect of Brain Gym Exercises on Attention Span and Quality of Sleep in Menopausal Women- A Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: During menopause, several common psychological disorders occur, that negatively impact cognition including sleep disorders and attention deficits. These sleep problems can be major sources of impaired quality of life and can lead to physical and psychological conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, depression, anxiety, and overuse/abuse of hypnotic medications. Sleep disorders are reported to occur frequently in 40% to 60% of peri and postmenopausal women, and often persist during the rest of their life. Disruption in sleep affects attention, vigilance, working memory and executive function; sleep loss particularly affects attention-rich task. Aim: The purpose of the study was to study the effect of brain gym exercises on attention span and quality of sleep in menopausal women. Methodology: 30 subjects were selected according to inclusion criteria out of all the subjects has completed the study. Approval and written consent was taken from all the subjects. Pre-interventional attention span was calculated by Stroop test and trail making test and quality of sleep will be calculated using Pittsburgh sleep quality index. Subjects were treated for 4 weeks using brain gym exercises. Post –intervention, subjects were again assessed using Stroop test and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Outcome Measures: Pittsburgh Sleep quality Index, Stroop Test, Trail making Test. Result: Effective increase attention span and quality of sleep in menopausal women after performing Brain gym exercises. (p=0.001) Conclusion: Here we conclude that brain gym exercise increase attention span and quality of sleep in menopausal women.

The Effect of Brain Gym Exercises on Cognition among Geriatrics

Background: Aging is a natural phenomenon which occurs at physical and cognitive level. Changes in cognition related to aging vary considerably among individuals and across domains of cognition. Brain Gym exercises are a simple series of exercises that can help the brain function better. Methodology: Study had 40 participants aged 65-75 years staying in PCMC and were divided in two groups. Group A did conventional exercises while Group B did Brain Gym exercises. Both groups took 6 weeks of intervention twice a week. Addenbrooke’s cognitive assessment scale- ACE III and Cognitive timed up and go test were outcome measures used to assess cognition and cognitive dual task ability respectively. Results: ACE III Scale had difference in the pre and post measures between both the groups. The P value in ACE III Scale of Group A is 0.16 and that of Group B is 0.000. The P value in Cognitive timed up and Go test in Group A is 0.000 and that of Group B is 0.017. Conclusion: Six weeks of Brain Gym Exercises improves cognition among the elderly but not the cognitive dual task.