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Research Paper | Yoga and Meditation | India | Volume 10 Issue 8, August 2021 | Rating: 3.7 / 10
Influence of Hatha Yoga Techniques on Chronic Pulmonary Disorders among Middle Aged Men Working in Industrial Areas of Visakhapatnam
Murali Krishna Ganta | Dr. K. Ramesh Babu
Abstract: Medical experts point out that COPD cases are no longer just restricted to the elderly but are also being detected in younger age groups and with wide scale of industrials taking place in cities like Visakhapatnam. The aim of this study was to find out the influence of Hatha Yoga Techniques on Chronic Pulmonary Disorders among middle aged men working in Industrial Areas of Visakhapatnam. Randomly selected 40 COPD patients undergoing treatments for pulmonary disorders were divided into two groups of 20 each. Experimental group to undergo 12 weeks Hatha Yoga in addition to their regular medication under the supervision of investigator and two experts in the field. Control group was not provided with Hatha Yoga. Prior to experiment, both the groups were measured of their peripheral capillary oxygen saturation (SpO2) and Pulse Rate (PR). SpO2% and PR were assessed for every participant using a portable pulse - oximetry device The experimental group were practiced six Hatha Yoga breathing techniques for a period of 12 weeks. Immediately after the experimental period the SpO2% and PR were measured of both the groups. The results proved that Hatha Yoga techniques to the experimental group has recorded improvement on SpO2% and reduction in PR compared to control which does not provided with Hatha Yoga. Thus, it was found that hatha yoga techniques are much helpful for management of pulmonary disorder ? COPD among Vishakapatnam Industrial area workers. It was concluded that Hatha Yoga techniques can contribute for management of pulmonary disorders like COPD of Viskhapatnam Industrial Area workers, by beneficially altering SpO2 and PR.
Keywords: Pulmonary Disorders, Chronic Objective Pulmonary Disorder, COPD, Hatha Yoga Breathing Exercises, peripheral capillary oxygen saturation (SpO2) and Pulse Rate (PR)
Edition: Volume 10 Issue 8, August 2021,
Pages: 1274 - 1277