EXPIRATORY CAPACITY IN GERIATRIC POPULATION A COMPERATIVE STUDY OF DIFFERENT BREATHING EXERCISES

Prof.(Dr.) Vinay Jagga

Volume : IX, Issue : V, May - 2020

EXPIRATORY CAPACITY IN GERIATRIC POPULATION A COMPERATIVE STUDY OF DIFFERENT BREATHING EXERCISES

Prof. Dr. Vinay Jagga

Abstract :

Introduction: Geriatric population encounter so many health–related problems like falls, depression, arthritis, obesity, respiratory diseases, heart disease, etc. Respiratory diseases include reduce lung capacities and volumes; reduce chest expansions etc. Pranayama works at mind and body level. It increases lung capacities by developing better lung function and increase the concentration of oxygen in the lungs. It helps to eliminate toxins and strengthen the immune system. Materials and Methods: Ethical clearance was taken from the institution. Consent was taken from the subjects.60 geriatric subjects (55–75 years) were included in the study from in and around Pune city by simple random sampling method after inclusion and exclusion criteria. Study design: Quasi–experimental study. Subjects were divided into two groups: group A (n=30, experimental) and group B (n=30, control). Group A was given anulom viloma, ahmari pranayama and group B were given conventional eathing exercises for 12 weeks. Results: Data were analyzed by unpaired t–test with the help of SPSS software. Expiratory capacity (group A p–value is 0.01, group B– p–value is 0.04) which shows pranayama is more effective than eathing exercises. Conclusion: Pranayama is effective in increasing expiratory capacity in geriatrics.