Effect of Slow and Fast Pranayama Training on Handgrip Strength and Endurance in Healthy Volunteers

Thangavel, Dinesh; Gaur, Girwar Singh; Sharma, Vivek; Bhavanani, Ananda Balayogi; Rajajeyakumar, M; Syam, Sunder A

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2014/7452.4390

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“…Increased HGS following ANB might be due to improved autonomic tone and hypo-metabolic state, which leads to increase the concentration on the task. [ 12 ] Decrease in elastic and viscous resistance of the lungs during inspiration increases respiratory muscle efficiency after ANB. It is known to increase the compliance by releasing surfactant and prostaglandins.…”

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“…This fact was incorporated in development of pranayama, a technique of controlled breathing [ 10 ]. ANB is a simple technique, which was known to alter blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, PEFR, muscle strength on acute exposure for about 15 minutes [ 9 , 11 , 12 ]. Hence it is of interest to assess the effects of alternate nostril breathing (ANB) on cardiorespiratory parameters and muscle strength among the rotating shift workers in the tertiary care hospital.…”

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Effect of alternate nostril breathing on cardio respiratory parameters and muscle strength among rotating shift workers

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Night shifts work in particular is the most frequent reasons for circadian rhythm disruption and subsequent psychological and physiological disturbances, especially increased risk of cardiovascular and respiratory ailments compared to daytime workers. Alternate nostril breathing for about 15 minutes was known to have effect over cardiac, respiratory parameters and muscle strength. Hence aim is of interest to assess the effects of alternate nostril breathing (ANB) on cardiorespiratory parameters and muscle strength among the rotating shift workers in the tertiary care hospital. This observational study was carried out in the department of Physiology after getting institutional ethical committee clearance. Around 140 rotating night shift workers of both sex of age 25-40 years with normal BMI and 140 non-shift workers age, sex and BMI matched were selected as study and control group respectively. Heart rate, blood Pressure, respiratory rate, peak expiratory flow rate, respiratory endurance, respiratory burst test, muscle strength and fatigue were recorded before and after 15 minutes of ANB. Shift workers were found to have significantly altered systolic (P=0.000) and diastolic (P=0.002) blood pressure and heart rate (P= 0.010) compared to non-shift workers. All the cardiorespiratory parameters and muscle strength, fatigue was found to be significantly (P< 0.05) altered after ANB between both shift and non- shift workers. ANB can be used as a therapeutic module among the shift workers, to maintain their sound health and to improve their performance in the night duty.

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Effect of alternate nostril breathing on cardio respiratory parameters and muscle strength among rotating shift workers

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“…In healthy University students, Anuloma-Viloma and Bhastrika Pranayama appear to be useful in enhancing physical health indices [28]. In addition, another study results showed that both slow and fast pranayamas for 12-weeks improve handgrip dynamometry characteristics, with fast pranayama being more effective than slow pranayama [29]. According to the literature, consistent hatha yoga practice can lead to enhancements in health-related aspects and could benefit to improve status of health and wellness [30].…”

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Effects of 6-weeks Bhastrika Pranayama Intervention on health-related components of physical fitness

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Kaur²,

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Background and Study Aim. The present study investigated the effects of 6-weeks bhastrika pranayama intervention (BPI) program on health-related components of physical fitness. Material and Methods. We used a quasi-experimental design with fifty-two healthy girls (Mean ± SD; age, 23.6346±1.1551 yrs; body height, 158.0961±3.8616 cm; body weight, 55.6826±3.4002 kg) from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India. The subjects were divided into two groups: Group-A: Bhastrika Pranayama Intervention (BPI); (n1=26) and Group-B: Control; (n2=26). The sample size (N=52) was calculated using the G*Power 3.1.9.7 software. A power of 0.80 (1-β err prob) and significance level (α) of 0.05. Subjects from both groups (pranayama and control) were assessed at baseline and right after 6-weeks. Group-A: (n1=26) subjected to BPI and Group-B: (n2=26) with no training. Results. As compared BPI with the control group, the BPI group had a positive effect on selected health-related components of physical fitness (maximal oxygen consumption - VO2 max 1.3%; flexibility 1.8%; muscle strength 0.2.%). The 6-weeks Bhastrika Pranayama intervention program had no effect on the BPI group with respect to the parameter muscular endurance. Conclusions. Daily practice of Bhastrika pranayama helps to keep lungs more efficient. Additional research is required to completely comprehend the consequences of this breathing exercise. Bhastrika pranayama is known for oxygen-based breathing exercise which helps to fill up the lungs with more oxygen. Bhastrika pranayama interventions with short as well as long duration in future research studies could be beneficial for healthy individuals with respect to health-related fitness components.

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“…The Copenhagen Stroke Study showed that 95% of stroke patients achieved the best neurological state in the 11th week after stroke, and patients with mild stroke showed quick recovery [18]. A literature review shows that yoga is widely used as an adjunctive treatment for hypertension and hand grip strength in the general population [19,20].…”

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The Effects of Yoga Exercise on Blood Pressure and Hand Grip Strength in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Pilot Controlled Study

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Huang

Hsieh

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Background: We investigated the beneficial effect of add-on yoga with rehabilitation on blood pressure (BP) and hand grip strength in patients with chronic stroke (more than 90 days). Methods: The study included patients 30–80 years of age who could stand independently for 1 min. Patients with psychiatric diseases or undergoing other therapies (like acupuncture) were excluded. The yoga group received training (1 h session twice weekly) with standard rehabilitation for 8 weeks. The control group received standard rehabilitation only. There were no differences in age, gender, hand grip strength, or BP between the two groups (16 subjects in each group) at baseline. Results: The systolic BP (p = 0.01) decreased significantly, and the diastolic BP also decreased but not significantly in the yoga group (p = 0.11). For hand grip strength, both the unaffected hand (p = 0.00025) and the affected hand (p = 0.027) improved significantly. The control group showed no significant change in systolic or diastolic BP, nor did the grip strength change in both hands. Gender and age also affected the results of overall rehabilitation in that women benefited more from a decrease in BP, while men and young people (lower than the mean age of 60) benefited from hand grip strength improvement. Conclusions: Combining yoga with rehabilitation in chronic stroke patients can improve hand grip strength and decrease systolic BP.

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Effect of Slow and Fast Pranayama Training on Handgrip Strength and Endurance in Healthy Volunteers

Abstract: Background: Pranayama has been assigned very important role in yogic system of exercises and is said to be much more important than yogasanas for keeping sound health. Also different pranayamas produce divergent physiological effects.

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Effect of alternate nostril breathing on cardio respiratory parameters and muscle strength among rotating shift workers

Effect of alternate nostril breathing on cardio respiratory parameters and muscle strength among rotating shift workers

Effects of 6-weeks Bhastrika Pranayama Intervention on health-related components of physical fitness

The Effects of Yoga Exercise on Blood Pressure and Hand Grip Strength in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Pilot Controlled Study

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