Effect of Yogic Exercise on Selected Pulmonary Function Tests in Apparently Healthy Elderly Subjects

Chakraborty, Tamal; Samajdar, Kaushik

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“…These findings are similar to those from some previous studies conducted by Biswas, 2 Yadav and Das, 7 Bal, 9 and some other researchers. 11,13,[33][34][35][36]39,[40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53] They supposed that FVC might be increased due to the strengthening of respiratory muscles by regular practicing of breathing exercises. 2,42,44,45 the removal of secretions from the bronchial tree, which made room in alveoli for more air after the breathing exercise.…”

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“…7,36 A significant improvement was noted for forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1st sec (FEV 1 ), maximum expiratory pressure (MEP), maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), expiratory reserve volume (ERV) among healthy young subjects and also on healthy medical students. 7,13,31,34 The increase in MEP and MIP in the yoga group indicates that yoga improves the strength of both expiratory and inspiratory muscles. 33 This study was conducted with the aim to assess the physiological effects of short-term ANB exercise on respiratory function in healthy adult individuals under stressful conditions.…”

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“…10,11 In previous studies, it was found that ANB modulated sympathovagal balance with improved respiratory function. 8,9,12,13 It also relieved stress [14][15][16] and refined metabolism. [17][18][19][20][21][22][23] It also increased cognitive function 14,[24][25][26] and attenuation of healthy aging.…”

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Effects of alternate nostril breathing exercise on respiratory functions in healthy young adults leading stressful lifestyle

Jahan

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Akhter

et al. 2020

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Alternate nostril breathing (ANB) is one of the best and easiest breathing exercises (pranayama) of yoga that are good for health and physical fitness. ANB exercise has beneficial and therapeutic effects on respiratory function in both normal as well as diseased humans. This study was conducted with the objective of assessing the physiological effects of short-term ANB exercise on respiratory function in healthy adult individuals leading a stressful life. This prospective interventional study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Chittagong Medical College (CMC), Chattogram, Bangladesh from July 2017 to June 2018. A total of 100 participants aged 18-20 years, studying in the first year in CMC, were included by using a simple random sampling method. Among them, 50 participants were enrolled in the experimental group. Age-and BMI-matched 50 participants constituted the control group. Height, weight were measured, and BMI was calculated. The participants of the experimental group performed ANB exercise over 4 weeks for 10 min/day. The control participants were neither trained nor allowed to practice nostril breathing during the whole study period. Respiratory parameters like forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1st second (FEV 1 ), and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) were measured by using a digital spirometer (Chest graph HI-101, Japan). Readings were Effects of Alternate Nostril Breathing Exercise

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“…A study performed on a group of elderly persons indicated that a short-term yoga practice (suryanamaskar and pranayama) was beneficial and prevented development of primary respiratory problems by increasing the efficacy of respiratory muscles. [4] Joshi et al [5] studied the significant increase in forced vital capacity (FVC) and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) following 6 weeks of pranayama practice. Bijlani [6] also reported similar observations.…”

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Combined effects of pranayama and suryanamaskar on dynamic spirometric values in normal young subject

Kondam¹,

Chandrasekhar²,

P³

et al. 2015

Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol

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Background: Good health and freedom from disease is the best achievement of life. Tremendous progress has been made in the field of medicine in recent years. Modern medicine as well as yoga has scientific basis and a universal outlook. It is gratifying that science has started acknowledging the effects of yogic techniques, whereas yoga has started using modern technology and scientific methods. Prana is energy; when the self-energizing force embraces the body with extension, expansion, and control, it is called pranayama. Suryanamaskar is the combination of asana and pranayama. They affect the milieu at the bronchioles and the alveoli particularly at the alveolocapillary membrane to facilitate diffusion and transport of gases. It may also increase oxygenation at tissue level. They have been integrated into physical education in many public and private medical schools across the world. The goal of this study was to identify the effect of pranayama and suryanamaskar on dynamic spirometric functions. Aims & Objective: To investigate the effect of pranayama and suryanamaskar on various dynamic spirometric values (i.e., FVC (L), FEV1 (L), FEV3 (L), FEF25-75% (L), VC (L), FEV1/FVC (%), and PEFR (L/s) after 6 months of a training program. Materials and Methods: The duration of the study was 6 months. The participants were divided into four groups namely control, pranayama, suryanamaskar, and combined group of pranayama and suryanamaskar. On the first day of the study, the subjects came to a training room and the following tests were conducted. The parameters for lung functions were forced vital capacity (FVC), vital capacity (VC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), forced expiratory volume in 3 seconds (FEV3), FEV1/FVC, and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR). The exercise regimen for pranayama and suryanamaskar included the following yogic procedures: bhastrika pranayama, kapalbhati pranayama, bhramari pranayama, nadi suddi/anulom vilom pranayama, pranava pranayama, and Suryanamaskar. Results: The VC, FVC, FEV1, FEV3, FEV1/FVC, PEFR, and FEF25-75% values were highly significant in the pranayama group (group II) than the suryanamaskara group (group III). All the above values were highly significant (p < 0.05) in the combined group (group IV) when compared to the other groups. Conclusion: Pranayama and suryanamaskara practice exerts more beneficial effects than physical exercise that mostly affects dimensions of the thoracic cavity. Yoga is a technique of controlling and modulating breath and meditation, a process through which one attains a state of deep rest yet active state of mind. Recent studies on long-term yogic practices have shown improvement in respiratory functions. This aspect of relaxation and detachment has not been mentioned in our education process and it is this new dimension of yoga training that needs to be added to the curriculum. It can make students physically fit and enhance the learning process.

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“…These exercises help to empty and fill the respiratory apparatus more completely and efficiently, leading to increased development of respiratory musculature and result in significant improvement in pulmonary parameters like forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1st second (FEV1) and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR). 5,6 There has been intensive study from various parts of the World on yoga. But, there is paucity of data, especially in North-East India, relating the effect of yoga on BMI and pulmonary function test in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.…”

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Effect of Yoga on Bmi and PFT Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Sutnga¹,

Ningthoujam²,

Oumanath³

2019

jemds

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BACKGROUND Yoga is considered to be a good exercise for maintaining proper health and also has a profound effect on the lung functions of an individual. Yogic practices help in prevention, control and rehabilitation of respiratory diseases associated with diabetes, and it also delays and prevent the complications of the disease. Aims and Objectives-To assess the effect of yoga on BMI and pulmonary functions in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. MATERIALS AND METHODSThis non-randomized control trial was conducted , on 180 type 2 diabetes mellitus patients, classified into case [n=90] with yoga intervention and control [n=90] with no yoga. Baseline parameters, anthropometry and PFT, were recorded at the start and after 3 months. The sample size estimation was done at conveniences. RESULTSResults showed a significant difference in BMI between the groups and significant difference in pulmonary functions parameters like forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume at 1st second (FEV1), peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), and forced expiratory flow (FEF25%-75%), at the end of 3 months, between the case group with yoga intervention and control group with no intervention. CONCLUSIONThus, three (3) months yoga training has been found to be effective in improving BMI and pulmonary functions of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, which can prevent the early onset of macrovascular and microvascular complications. KEY WORDSYoga, BMI, Pulmonary Function Tests, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Sutnga T, Ningthoujam S, Oumanath F. Effect of yoga on BMI and PFT among patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. J. Evolution Med. Dent. Sci. 2019;8(05):329-332, DOI: 10.14260/jemds/2019/71 BACKGROUND Diabetes Mellitus is a public health problem in developing and developed countries and according to World Health Organization (WHO) at least 366 million people worldwide have diabetes in 2011. This figure will rise to 552 million by 2030 and India will be the World Diabetic Capital by 2025. 1,2Diabetes mellitus is associated with widespread hormonal, metabolic, and microvascular abnormalities, as well as with disturbances of the function of many organ systems. The macroangiopathic and microangiopathic complications affect eyes, kidneys, nerves, cardiovascular system and respiratory system. The biochemical and structural change in basement membrane proteins of different body organ systems are the mainstay for development of diabetic complications. 3 These alterations are reversible to start with, and can be delayed by keeping the blood sugar levels in the normal range. 2

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Effect of Yogic Exercise on Selected Pulmonary Function Tests in Apparently Healthy Elderly Subjects

Cited by 8 publications

References 3 publications

Effects of alternate nostril breathing exercise on respiratory functions in healthy young adults leading stressful lifestyle

Effects of alternate nostril breathing exercise on respiratory functions in healthy young adults leading stressful lifestyle

Combined effects of pranayama and suryanamaskar on dynamic spirometric values in normal young subject

Effect of Yoga on Bmi and PFT Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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