Role of yoga in study of pulmonary function test in young healthy adults
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.
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