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International Journal of Yogic, Human Movement and Sports Sciences
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ISSN: 2456-4419

2019, Vol. 4 Issue 1, Part V

Effect of yogic practices and therapeutic exercise on vital capacity of person with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

AUTHOR(S): Dr. Sangeeta Singh and Dr. Vijay Prakash
ABSTRACT:
Objective: The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of yogic and therapeutic exercise on vital capacity of person with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Methods: For the purpose of this study 45 male from Varanasi those who are suffering from COPD (chronic bronchitis) and under treatment process of same at S.S. hospital, IMS, B.H.U was selected purposively as the subject of the study. The age of subjects was ranged between 40 to 50 years. For the study pre test – post test randomized group design was used and involving 45 subjects who were grouped purposively into three groups (15 each). The first group 15 subjects were considered as control group, second 15 subjects were considered as experimental group A (Postural drainage with yogic practices), and last 15 subjects were considered as experimental group B (with postural drainage with therapeutic exercise). Vital capacity was measured by pulmonary function test or Total lungs function test and scores was recorded in liters.
Statistical technique: The data which was obtained from subject was analyzed statistically by the application of analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The obtained “F” ratio was tested at .05 level of significance.
Results & Conclusion: The results of the study showed that there is significant effect of yogic and therapeutic exercise program on vital capacity. It is concluded that yogic exercise and therapeutic exercise program have better and equal effect for improvement of COPD patients.
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International Journal of Yogic, Human Movement and Sports Sciences
How to cite this article:
Dr. Sangeeta Singh, Dr. Vijay Prakash. Effect of yogic practices and therapeutic exercise on vital capacity of person with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Int J Yogic Hum Mov Sports Sciences 2019;4(1):1181-1184.
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