Volume : VII, Issue : III, March - 2018

EFFECT OF DEEP BREATHING EXERCISE ON CARDIAC PARAMETERS IN YOUNG ADULTS

Kavitha. S, Sujatha. B

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Background&Objectives:Our ancient Indian therapeutic traditions and modern researches have shown that natural healthy respiration not only increases longevity, but also helps in medical conditions like asthma, hypertension, anxiety, and insomnia. The current study was undertaken to assess the impact of deep eathing exercise in the cardiovascular function of selected volunteers.

Materials & Methods: The study group consisted of 146 medical students in the age group of 17–25 years. Pulse rate(/min),Blood pressure(mm Hg) were measured in the study group for assessing the cardiovascular function and  Deep eathing exercise was done for 30 minutes/ day for a period of 3 months. At the end of every month, variation in cardiovascular function was assessed by repeating the measurement of PR and BP.

Results:All the values obtained before and after performing Deep Breathing Exercise, were expressed as mean ± S.D.The results were analysed and interpreted by repeated measures of ANOVA and the student’s paired t test was used to compare parameters within the study group. There was a gradual decrease in pulse rate/min and blood pressure (mm Hg)following the deep eathing exercise and it was found to be statistically significant (p<0.001)

Conclusion:The deep eathing exerciseis a simple,easy method that provides students to improve their physical & mental skillsand also to face their professional challenges in a better way.

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Kavitha.S, SUJATHA.B, EFFECT OF DEEP BREATHING EXERCISE ON CARDIAC PARAMETERS IN YOUNG ADULTS, PARIPEX‾INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-7 | Issue-3 | March-2018

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