Role of yoga in study of pulmonary function test in young healthy adults
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research and Review - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Introduction: Yoga has been reported to improve pulmonary function tests in healthy and respiratory illness. Aim: This study was done to find out the effects of yoga practice on pulmonary function tests. Materials and methods: This study was done on 50 subjects, (30 males, 20 females), with written consent. The subjects were the MBBS students of 1st year with the age between 17 – 21 years. The respiratory parameters like FVC, PEFR and MVV were determined in both groups using the instrument computerized Spirometer. Results: FVC, PEFR and MVV were found to be increased in both male and female subjects after practicing a short term yoga. Conclusion: From this study we concluded that yoga can be advised to improve respiratory efficiency in healthy as well as an alternative therapy in respiratory disorders.
Authors and Affiliations
Manasi Behera, Nibedita Priyadarsini, Dipti Mohapatra,, Tapaswini Mishra, Anugya Aparajita Behera
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