Effect of Pranayama on Respiratory Parameters in Aged Person
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Background: Body and mind work perfectly after yoga. To find out the effect of yoga (pranayama) on respiratory parameter a cross sectional study was conducted. Methods: Subjects selected are people (male and female) aged from 50-70 year without any active medical complain. Study is conducted in RMCH Bareilly U.P. Results: Respiratory parameters measured are FVC, FEV1, ratio of FVC/FEV1 and PEFR. These parameters are taken before and after 12 week of pranayama. Conclusion: 12 weeks of regular yogic training in elderly individuals showed definite improvement in their ventilatory functions, as observed from improvement in their FVC, FEV1 FEV1/FVC RATIO and PEFR.
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