Nerve muscle physiology changes with yoga in professional computer users

[...]the proposed study evaluates the neuromuscular changes associated with yoga in the subset of computer professionals reporting musculoskeletal symptoms. Following yoga postures were included in the study: (a) Dandasana (sitting with extension of the trunk); (b) namaste (Hands in prayer position)...

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Published in:National journal of physiology, pharmacy and pharmacology pharmacy and pharmacology, 2017, Vol.7 (8), p.1
Main Author: Joshi, Vidya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bibliometrics
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Counseling
Hands
Occupational diseases
Occupational hazards
Occupations
Physiology
Professionals
Professions
Studies
Yoga
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Summary:[...]the proposed study evaluates the neuromuscular changes associated with yoga in the subset of computer professionals reporting musculoskeletal symptoms. Following yoga postures were included in the study: (a) Dandasana (sitting with extension of the trunk); (b) namaste (Hands in prayer position); (c) Urdhva hastasana (arms extended overhead); (d) Parvatasana (Arms extended overhead with fingers interlocked); (e) Garudasana (Arms interlocked in front of the body); (f) Bharadvajasana (chair twists); (g) Tadasana (standing, mountain pose); (h) Half uttanasana (90-Degree forward bend to wait); (i) Virabhadrasana 1, arms only (Arms extended overhead with palms together in prayer position); (j) Urdhva mukh svanasana (Dog pose with chair, with special emphasis on hand placement); and (k) Savasana (Relaxation). [...]yoga is a potential, useful intervention for MSDs. [...]the study revealed a yoga based regimen is effective in relieving computer related MSDs proved by objective measures.
ISSN:2320-4672
2231-3206
DOI:10.5455/njppp.2017.7.0410002042017