Open AccessStudy of the effect of yoga training on diffusion capacity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A controlled trial
Author(s) -
Ronak Soni,
Kanika Munish,
Singh Kp,
Savita Singh
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of yoga/international journal of yoga
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2231-2714
pISSN - 0973-6131
DOI - 10.4103/0973-6131.98230
Subject(s) - medicine , copd , dlco , physical therapy , anxiety , pulmonary disease , relaxation (psychology) , depression (economics) , lung , diffusing capacity , lung function , psychiatry , economics , macroeconomics
Patients of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at high risk for depression and anxiety. Yoga techniques are suited for promoting relaxation, psycho-emotional stability and exercise tolerance. Studies showing the effect of yoga in diffusion capacity are not available; hence this study was planned.