Could hatha yoga be a health-related physical activity?

Grabara, Małgorzata

doi:10.1515/bhk-2016-0002

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“…Therefore, several scientific studies have assessed spinal morphology in young athletes as professional soccer players (Sainz de Baranda et al, 2001), basketball players (Ferreira-Guedes & Amado-João, 2014;Grabara, 2016a), handball players (Grabara, 2014a), volleyball players (Grabara, 2015), rhythmic gymnasts (Martínez-Gallego & Rodríguez-García, 2005;Ohlén, Wredmark & Spangfort, 1989), swimmers (Pastor et al, 2002;Santonja & Pastor, 2000), dancers of Spanish and Classical dance (Gómez-Lozano, 2007), cricket players (Hecimovich & Stomski, 2016), cross-country skiers (Alricsson et al, 2016) and wrestling (Rajabi et al, 2008). Other studies, included athletes of different sports (Betsch et al, 2015;Grabara, 2014a;Lichota, Plandowska & Mil, 2011;Wojtys et al, 2000).…”

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Sagittal spinal morphotype assessment in 8 to 15 years old Inline Hockey players

Baranda

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Moreno-Alcaraz

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Background Physiological sagittal spinal curvatures play an important role in health and performance in sports. For that reason, several scientific studies have assessed spinal morphology in young athletes. However, to our knowledge, no study has assessed the implications of Inline Hockey (IH) practice on sagittal integrative spinal morphotype in adolescent players. Objectives The aims of the present study were to describe habitual sagittal spinal posture in young federated IH players and its relationship with training load and to determine the sagittal integrative spinal morphotype in these players. Methods An observational analysis was developed to describe the sagittal spinal morphotype in young federated IH players. A total of 74 IH players from the Technification Plan organized by the Skating Federation of the Valencian Community (aged from 8 to 15 years) participated in the study. Thoracic and lumbar curvatures of the spine were measured in a relaxed standing position (SP), in a slump sitting position (SSP) and in maximum flexion of the trunk (MFT) to determine the “Sagittal Integrative Morphotype” of all players. An unilevel inclinometer was used to quantify the sagittal spinal curvatures. The Hip Joint Angle test was used to quantify the Lumbo-Horizontal angle in flexion (L-H fx) of all participants with a goniometer. Results When thoracic curvature was analyzed according to normality references, it was found that 64.9% of IH players had thoracic hyperkyphosis in a SSP, while 60.8% and 74.3% of players were classified as normal in a SP and in MFT, respectively. As for the lumbar curve, 89.2% in a SP and 55.4% in MFT were normal, whereas 68.9% of IH players presented lumbar hyperkyphosis in a SSP. Regarding the “Sagittal Integrative Morphotype,” only 17.6% of players were classified as “Normal” in the three measured positions for the thoracic curve, while 37.8% had “Thoracic Hyperkyphosis” and 41.8% presented “Functional Thoracic Hyperkyphosis.” As for the “Sagittal Integrative Lumbar Morphotype,” only 23% of athletes had a normal curve in the three positions, whereas 66.2% presented “Functional Lumbar Hyperkyphosis.” When the L-H fx was evaluated, the results showed that only 16.2% of the athletes were classified as normal. Conclusions Federative IH practice seems to cause specific adaptations in spinal sagittal morphotype. Taking into account the “Sagittal Integrative Morphotype” only 17.6% IH players presented “Normal Morphotype” with a normal thoracic kyphosis in the three measured positions, while only 23% IH players presented “Normal Morphotype” with a normal lumbar curvature in the three assessed positions. Furthermore, only 16.2% of IH players showed normal pelvic tilt. Exercise programs to prevent or rehabilitate these imbalances in young IH players are needed.

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Sagittal spinal morphotype assessment in 8 to 15 years old Inline Hockey players

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Moreno-Alcaraz

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“…Physical activity is an independent factor which determines flexibility better than gender, age and body type [29,30,31,32]. Flexibility may be developed with special stretching exercises (stretching program) [33], yoga [1,34,35], as well as through dance [36], tai-chi [1], Pilates [37], and exercises in the water [38].…”

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Application of the computerized functional diagnosis system with the sensor Wiva® science in the evaluation of the effectiveness of rehabilitation of patients with back pain syndrome

Łubkowska

2018

AIP Conference Proceedings

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An assessment of patients' functional state, performed in accordance with rehabilitation results objectivization methods, supports the diagnosis of patients' health and allows to plan and implement the most effective therapeutic strategy, as well as to monitor progress of the rehabilitation process, which increases patients' chances for recovery. Objectivization of functional diagnostics is also carried out through the selection of appropriate research methods and tools. Intensive development of rehabilitation requires the use of modern, objective diagnostic methods. The aim of this paper is to assess the usefulness of a computerized functional diagnostics system with the Wiva® science sensor in the diagnostics and assessment of rehabilitation effects in patients with spinal pain syndromes. The method of measuring spine mobility described in this article has a great potential, due to the use of the Wiva® science sensor computerized functional diagnosis system. The system, combined with Biomech software, may be used for objective and precise functional analysis of joints and spine in active and passive exams. It may also be used in physiotherapy, orthopedics and neurology, in the activation process, as well as in multidirectional and objective assessment of motor performance in children, adolescents, the elderly, and athletes. It is an excellent aid in developing rehabilitation programs. It is also an appropriate tool for widespread clinical applications, as well as other uncontrolled environments. The Wiva® Joint Mobility protocol is a simple, fast, accurate and reliable tool used to monitor progress of treatment/rehabilitation of patients with joint or spine mobility disorders; hence, its usefulness in clinical practice is high. The development of objective diagnostic methods used in monitoring the progress of treatment will undoubtedly contribute to further improvements and higher effectiveness of the implemented therapeutic programs.

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“…Nowadays hatha yoga is identified as a fitness form called body & mind [9]. Regular hatha yoga training has many health benefits.…”

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Hatha Yoga as a Form of Physical Activity in the Context of Lifestyle Disease Prevention

Grabara

2017

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism

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Physical activity is interrelated with health, physical fitness, and quality of life. The role physical activity plays in the context of lifestyle disease prevention is indisputable. Physical exercises of yoga (hatha yoga) are a type of recreational physical activity classified as a form of body and mind fitness. Hatha yoga training consists of slow or fast and smooth entering into, holding, and exiting yoga postures called "asanas". Besides asanas, a yoga class may also include breathing exercises (pranayama) and relaxation exercises. The aim of this paper is to analyse the benefits of regular hatha yoga training in the light of scientific studies in regard to primary and secondary prevention of lifestyle diseases (cardiovascular diseases, respiratory system diseases, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and diseases of the musculoskeletal system in particular). The results of the analysis revealed that regular hatha yoga training including pranayama (breathing exercises) produced a reduction in blood pressure and heart rate, improved respiratory functions, decreased blood glucose levels and body mass, as well as improving functional fitness and self-perceived quality of life. Therefore, hatha yoga as a form of physical activity can be a useful intervention for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases, respiratory system diseases, metabolic diseases, and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including back pain.

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Could hatha yoga be a health-related physical activity?

Cited by 11 publications

References 40 publications

Sagittal spinal morphotype assessment in 8 to 15 years old Inline Hockey players

Sagittal spinal morphotype assessment in 8 to 15 years old Inline Hockey players

Application of the computerized functional diagnosis system with the sensor Wiva® science in the evaluation of the effectiveness of rehabilitation of patients with back pain syndrome

Hatha Yoga as a Form of Physical Activity in the Context of Lifestyle Disease Prevention

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