A Study on the Effects of Ba Duan Jin Exercise on Sleep Quality and Cervical Spine Function in College Students

Yue Wei and Dr. Mohd Rahimi Bin Che Jusoh
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Yue Wei: Doctoral School, Faculty of City Graduate School, City University Malaysia, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia; Jilin Normal University, Jilin 136000, China
Dr. Mohd Rahimi Bin Che Jusoh: Doctoral School, Faculty of City Graduate School, City University Malaysia, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Studies in Sports Science and Physical Education, 2025, vol. 3, issue 2, 43-50

Abstract: With increasing academic pressure, reliance on electronic devices, and changes in lifestyle habits, the incidence of poor sleep quality and cervical spine dysfunction has significantly increased among college students. Ba Duan Jin, a traditional Chinese health-preserving exercise, has been shown to improve physical and mental health, regulate qi and blood circulation, and alleviate muscle tension. This study investigated the effects of Ba Duan Jin exercise on sleep quality and cervical spine function among college students at Jilin Normal University from an exercise intervention perspective. The study employed a pre-test–post-test control group experimental design. The experimental group underwent Ba Duan Jin exercises three times weekly over an eight-week period, while the control group maintained their usual daily routines. The effects of the intervention were assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Cervical Spine Dysfunction Index (NDI), with mechanisms explored through interviews. The results showed that Ba Duan Jin exercises significantly improved college students’ sleep quality (p

Keywords: Ba Duan Jin; sleep quality; cervical spine function; exercise intervention; Jilin Normal University (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.56397/SSSPE.2025.09.05

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