TY - JOUR T1 - Awareness of Physiotherapeutic Effects of Yoga Activities in Ageing Promotion among Healthy Nigerian Older Adults AU - Ugwu, Uchenna Cosmas AU - Ngwoke, Oliver Rotachukwu AU - Sa`aku, Blessing Edward AU - Ofuebe, Justina Ifeoma AU - Ayalogu, David J. AU - Ozoemena, Lawretta Eyuche AU - Ene, Catherine Uzo JO - Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences VL - 14 IS - 4 SP - 1295 EP - 1299 PY - 2019 DA - 2001/08/19 SN - 1816-949x DO - jeasci.2019.1295.1299 UR - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2019.1295.1299 KW - Ageing promotion KW -awareness KW -older adults KW -physiotherapy KW -effects KW -yoga AB - Physiotherapy is effective in promoting health of older adults. This study aims to ascertain the awareness of the physiotherapeutic effects of yoga activities in ageing promotion among healthy Nigerian older adults. This descriptive study was conducted in Nigeria from January-March 2018 and comprised of older adults commonly addressed as retirees. Using a well-structured questionnaire a sample of 480 older adults was studied. Statistical package for social science Version 21 was used for data analysis. Of the 480 participants surveyed, 460 (96%) completed the questionnaire correctly. Majority of the participants were males (53%), aged 65-74 years (44%), Christians (48%) and had tertiary education (39%). Overall, the participants were aware of the physiotherapeutic effects of yoga activities in ageing promotion (2.53±0.21>2.50). The awareness was high on males, aged 65-74 years, 85 years plus, Christians, Pagans, participants with secondary and tertiary education (Mean values>2.50). A statistically significant difference was observed with regards to gender, religion and level of education (p>0.05) while none existed on age (p = 0.01<0.05). Majority of the participants were aware of the physiotherapeutic effects of yoga activities in ageing promotion. It was recommended that yoga activities should form integral part of post-retirement programmes of the older adults. ER -