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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2021)
Effect of chair yoga on pain and functional disability in competitive exam appearing students with non-specific low back pain
Authors
Shivani Jadhav, Siddhi Tendulkar
Abstract
Background: Non-specific low back pain is defined as low back pain not attributable to recognizable known specific pathology (infection, tumor, osteoporosis, fractures, inflammatory disorder and cauda equina syndrome). Sedentary lifestyle leads to greater risk of non-specific low back pain. Sedentary behavior has been defined as “any behavior characterized by an energy expenditure of ≤1.5 METs while in a sitting or reclining posture”. Coaching institutes attract students from high school onwards aspiring for admission to professional courses to post- graduates aspiring for jobs in private and public sectors. Physical stress imposed on the body during coaching includes poor study posture and sitting on chairs improperly in overcrowded classes. Chair Yoga is suitable for students who are new to yoga, confined to desk at work, or unable to participate in a traditional yoga class because of chronic pain, disability, osteoporosis, injury, carpal tunnel syndrome and aging. Aim and Objective: To study the effect of Chair Yoga on pain and functional disability in competitive exam appearing students with non-specific low back pain using NPRS and Roland-Morris Low back pain and disability questionnaire. Methods and Materials: Various Study rooms were visited in and around Pune. Participants (Total n=30) were selected according to the Inclusion and Exclusion criteria. Informed consent was taken. Participants with non-specific low back pain were assessed using NPRS and RMQ, pre intervention data was noted. Chair Yoga intervention was demonstrated in 1st week and then was gradually progressed till 2nd week. Post intervention based assessment was done. Results: Total 14 males and 16 females were evaluated with mean age (25.53). Data analysis was done using paired t-test. Post intervention pain (p>0.0001) and functional disability (p>0.0001) was statistically significant. Conclusion: The study concluded that Chair Yoga was effective in reducing pain and functional disability in competitive exam appearing students with non-specific low back pain.
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Pages:60-62
How to cite this article:
Shivani Jadhav, Siddhi Tendulkar "Effect of chair yoga on pain and functional disability in competitive exam appearing students with non-specific low back pain ". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 60-62
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