AUTHOR(S): Chiranjib Das and Dr. Punit Kumar Mishra

ABSTRACT:
Purpose of this study was to examine an influence of selected yogasanas on the improvement of Joint movement at ankle, knee, hip and wrist. The young players need flexibility, ability, strength etc. The subjects were 30 male school student players. Ages ranged between 15 to 19 years were receiving yogic asanas of the subject, in Durbachati J.N.A. Sikshaniketan in south 24 paraganas, India. The subjects were equally divided by randomization into two groups, Yoga and Control. Measurement of quantities on range of movement with standard equipment for some joints were taken in the beginning and at the end of 3 months. Range of movement was measured using a physical test. For the statistical analysis, t-test was used to compare the pre data with the data recorded after three months. The level of significance chosen was 0.05. the level of range of movement in experimental group was found higher in comparison to the control group. This results suggests that yoga practice is beneficial in enhancement of range of movement in subjects were male school student players that will definitely help in other physical benefits too.

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