Bariatric surgery has been reported to be the most effective treatment option for losing and maintaining body weight and improving comorbidities and mortality associated with morbid obesity. Nevertheless, even though physical activity is recommended to optimize bariatric surgery results. Very little is known, about whether engaging in an exercise program after surgery can provide additional improvement in health outcomes. While to date there are relatively few researches studied the effect of exercise in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. This study was conducted to explore the influence of Modified Qigong Breathing Exercise on pulmonary function, endurance and fitness on post bariatric surgery patients. Qigong as ancient Chinese traditional medicine have been documented to be effective in treating obesity. Literature showing that the desire to eat and the feeling of hunger, along with prospective food consumption in patients with obesity.
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Pulmonary function by (SP - electronic hand held spirometer)
Timeframe: at base line and 8 weeks
Core endurance by McGill tests
Timeframe: At base line and 8 weeks
Pulmonary function by (SP - electronic hand held spirometer)
Timeframe: at base line and 8 weeks
Pulmonary function by (SP - electronic hand held spirometer)
Timeframe: at base line and 8 weeks
Core endurance by McGill tests
Timeframe: at base line and 8 weeks
Core endurance by McGill tests
Timeframe: at base line and 8 weeks