Comparative Study of Pulmonary Function Tests among Practitioners of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga and Sport Persons
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Abstract: Yoga and Sports are highly efficient method in improving pulmonary function parameters in all individuals. Hence the present study has been conducted to assess which among the two is better to improve lung function parameters. This study was carried upon 100 healthy males in the age group of 18-55 years. The subjects were divided into two groups on the basis of physical activities under taken i. e, Sports and Sudarshan Kriya Yoga. One group comprised 50 subjects in the sports group and other had 50 subjects in the SKY group. The parameters used as determinants of lung function were predicted percent of means of FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC ratio, FEF 25-75% and PEFR recorded as per standard procedure using RMS- Helios spirometer. In our study the sports group was having significantly higher mean value of FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC ratio, FEF 25-75% and PEFR as compared to SKY group. Keywords:Sudarshan Kriya Yoga, Sports, Pulmonary Functions
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Abhishek Acharya, Bijendra Kumar Binawara, Aakash Srivastava, Mukesh Kumar Chaturvedi
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