Impact of Short-Term Training of on Respiratory Parameters
Department of Physical Education (T), Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, IndiaAbstract
The primary aim of this research was to determine the impact of short-term anulom vilom pranayama on respiratory parameters. The research was carried out on a sample of 40 university level girls of Department of Physical Education (T), Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar between the age group of 21-26 years (Mean ±SD: age 22.68±1.21 yrs, height 5.31±0.22 ft, body mass 60.72±2.98 kg). The subjects from experimental group were subjected to a 4-weeks a. Student t test for paired samples was utilized to compare the means of the pre-test and the post-test. Significant differences were found in Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV), Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV), Vital Capacity (VC) and Inspiratory Capacity (IC) in experimental group and insignificant between-group differences were noted in Tidal Volume (VT) of university level girls. The result further indicates that no significant changes over that 4- week period were noted in the control group.
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Keywords: anulom vilom pranayama, tidal volume, Expiratory Reserve Volume, Inspiratory Reserve Volume, Vital Capacity, Inspiratory Capacity
American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 2015 3 (1),
pp 9-14.
DOI: 10.12691/ajssm-3-1-2
Received January 12, 2015; Revised February 05, 2015; Accepted February 08, 2015
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- Bal, Baljinder Singh. "Impact of Short-Term Training of on Respiratory Parameters." American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine 3.1 (2015): 9-14.
- Bal, B. S. (2015). Impact of Short-Term Training of on Respiratory Parameters. American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 3(1), 9-14.
- Bal, Baljinder Singh. "Impact of Short-Term Training of on Respiratory Parameters." American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine 3, no. 1 (2015): 9-14.
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1. Introduction
The Indian sage patanjali prescribed observance to eight limbs of yoga, aimed at quieting one’s mind to achieve the union of mind, body and spirit- the ultimate aim of traditional yoga. Yoga aims through its practices to liberate a human being form the conflicts of duality (body-mind) and from the influences of the Gunas - the qualities of universal energy that are present in every human being [1]. It is now almost a proved fact based on various investigations that a prolonged continuous yogic practice and , relieve respiratory ailments like Bronchial Asthma, chronic Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis, and Ventilatory functions are much improved in them [2]. Anulom Vilom Pranayam is one of the best and easy most breathing exercises for complete purification of body as well as mind. It completely cures most of the internal body diseases without any medicine. If practiced regularly with devotion, anulom vilom not only intensifies the inner strength of body but also enhances the divine powers [3]. Breath is a dynamic bridge between the body and mind [4]. Breathing is not only an instinctive reflex to satisfy the need of the body for oxygen but it has been considered that consciously controlled breathing can be used as a technique for enhancing mental and physical powers [5]. Pranayama produce different physiological responses in healthy young volunteers [6, 7]. The practice of pranayama has been known to modulate cardiac autonomic status with an improvement in Cardio respiratory functions [8]. It is an art of controlling the breath. It involves taking in breath, retaining it then exhaling it [9, 10]. Some studies have shown the various effects of Pranayama on young volunteers. The beneficial effects of six weeks practice of different pranayamas are well reported and have sound scientific basis [11]. Growing number of evidences have claimed that yoga practices increases longevity, [12] has therapeutic [13] and rehabilitative effects [14].
2. Material and Methods
2.1. SubjectsForty, university level girls of Department of Physical Education (T), Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar between the age group of 21-26 years (Mean ±SD: age 22.68±1.21 yrs, height 5.31±0.22 ft, body mass 60.72±2.98 kg) volunteered to participate in the study. The subjects were purposively assigned into two groups:
• Group-A: Experimental (n1=20)
• Group-B: Control (n2=20)
All the subjects were informed about the objective and protocol of the study. Distribution and demographics of subjects are brought forth in Table 1.
This study is designed as a retrospective cross-sectional study. The subjects from Group-A: Experimental were subjected to a 4-weeks a. This lasted 4 weeks and consisted of daily sessions. The following respiratory parameters were measured 3 times with the use of a wet spirometer, the respective average values being used in the analysis:
• Tidal volume (VT) - The subject was asked to inhale a normal breath and then to place the mouthpiece of the spirometer between the lips and exhale normally into the spirometer.
• Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) - After exhaling normally and placing the mouthpiece between the lips, the subject exhaled forcefully all the additional air possible.
• Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV) – After inhaling normally and placing the mouthpiece between the lips, the subject inhaled forcefully all the additional air possible.
• Vital Capacity (VC) – Following a maximum inspiration, all the air possible was forcibly exhaled through the mouthpiece. The vital capacity is the sum of the three primary volumes that can be directly exchanged with the atmosphere (VC=IRV + VT + ERV).
• Inspiratory Capacity (IC) - After exhaling normally, breathes in as deeply as possible, place the mouthpiece and exhale normally. The inspiratory capacity is the sum of the inspiratory reserve volume and the tidal volume (IC=IRV + VT).
3. Statistical Analyses
Statistical analyses were performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for Windows version 16.0 software (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL). Data is expressed as the mean ± SD. Student t test for paired samples was utilized to compare the means of the pre-test and the post-test. The level of significance was set at 0.05.
4. Results
The results of Respiratory Parameters (i.e., Tidal Volume (Vt), Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV), Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV), Vital Capacity (VC) and Inspiratory Capacity (IC) of university level girls are brought forth in table-3-7.
The results of Respiratory Parameters in group (Experimental) and group (Control) are shown in Table-3. The Mean and Standard Deviation values of Tidal Volume (VT) of pre-test and post-test of experimental group was 353.85 ± 8.41 and 353.20 ± 9.80 respectively. However, the Mean and Standard Deviation values of Tidal Volume (VT) of pre-test and post-test of control group were 358.00 ± 18.39 and 360.15 ± 24.26. The t-value in case of experimental group was 0.9702 and for control group it was 0.6158.
Insignificant between-group differences were noted in Tidal Volume (VT) since the calculated value of (t=0.9702) is less than tabulated value of t.05 (19) = 2.09 for the selected degree of freedom and level of significance.
The Mean and Standard Deviation values of Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) of pre-test and post-test of experimental group was 748.00 ± 22.04 and 750.35 ± 21.44 respectively. However, the Mean and Standard Deviation values of Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) of pre-test and post-test of control group were 720.50 ± 17.89 and 721.85 ± 15.81. The t-value in case of experimental group was 2.3993* and for control group it was 1.1716.
Significant between-group differences were noted in Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) since the calculated value of (t=2.3993*) is greater than tabulated value of t.05 (19) = 2.09 for the selected degree of freedom and level of significance.
The Mean and Standard Deviation values of Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV) of pre-test and post-test of experimental group was 2351.90 ± 17.87 and 2365.40 ± 14.72 respectively. However, the Mean and Standard Deviation values of Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV) of pre-test and post-test of control group were 2152.45 ± 50.21 and 2153.40 ± 52.62. The t-value in case of experimental group was 11.1908* and for control group it was 0.5597.
Significant between-group differences were noted in Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV) since the calculated value of (t=11.1908*) is greater than tabulated value of t.05 (19) = 2.09 for the selected degree of freedom and level of significance.
The Mean and Standard Deviation values of Vital Capacity (VC) of pre-test and post-test of experimental group was 3453.75 ± 29.95 and 3468.95 ± 29.75 respectively. However, the Mean and Standard Deviation values of Vital Capacity (VC) of pre-test and post-test of control group were 3230.95 ± 59.56 and 3235.40 ± 63.59. The t-value in case of experimental group was 8.2651* and for control group it was 1.1562.
Significant between-group differences were noted in Vital Capacity (VC) since the calculated value of (t=8.2651*) is greater than tabulated value of t.05 (19) = 2.09 for the selected degree of freedom and level of significance.
Table 7. Descriptive Statistics (Mean & Standard Deviation) and Paired Sample t-test of Inspiratory Capacity (IC) of University Level Girls
The Mean and Standard Deviation values of Inspiratory Capacity (IC) of pre-test and post-test of experimental group was 3807.60 ± 34.49 and 3822.15 ± 35.77 respectively. However, the Mean and Standard Deviation values of Inspiratory Capacity (IC) of pre-test and post-test of control group were 3588.95 ± 64.39 and 3595.55 ± 72.89. The t-value in case of experimental group was 6.1733* and for control group it was 0.9374.
Significant between-group differences were noted in Inspiratory Capacity (IC) since the calculated value of (t=6.1733*) is greater than tabulated value of t.05 (19) = 2.09 for the selected degree of freedom and level of significance.
5. Conclusion
Significant differences were found in Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV), Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV), Vital Capacity (VC) and Inspiratory Capacity (IC) in experimental group and insignificant between-group differences were noted in Tidal Volume (VT) of university level girls. The result further indicates that no significant changes over that 4- week period were noted in the control group.
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