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Study on relevant effects of aeroyoga on physiological parameters of youth
Authors: Gupta Benu , Agarwal Mukesh , Arora Sunita 
Published: July 2011

The purpose was to study the relevant effects of new fitness regime aeroyoga on physiological parameters of the youth. The sample subjects were confined to the youth students ageing 16–21 years of Delhi and NCR. A total of 60 subjects were chosen randomly for the study. They were divided into three groups of 20 each. One group was treated with the regime of aerobics; the second was with yogasanas and the third with aeroyoga for fitness. The aeroyoga – a complete new fitness regime was developed and implemented on controlled and experimental group in comparison with yogasana and aerobic battery for the relevance. The physiological parameters were measured at three stages that is, at resting, pre-operational and post-operational. Also, the subjective assessment was done once in between the operation and after the completion of battery. Physiological measures considered were: Wt, Ht, BMI, fat%, hip-waist ratio, HR, MHR, BMR, VO2max and pulse rate. Analysis of variance – statistical technique was used to study the relevant effect of aeroyoga in comparison with aerobics and yogasana. The whole statistical work deals with study of independent and interaction effects as well as mean difference in Wt, Ht, BMI, fat%, hip-waist ratio, HR, MHR, BMR, VO2max, pulse rate and subjective assessment of aeroyoga, aerobics and yogasana battery on active and passive youth. The result revealed the significant difference in Wt, BMI, fat%, hip-waist ratio, HR, BMR, VO2max, pulse rate in youth going through aeroyoga, aerobics and yogasana. Whereas there was no significant difference found in Ht and MHR. The significant difference was found in subjective assessment.ConclusionsThe fitness battery of aeroyoga was found to delay the onset of fatigue in comparison to other fitness battery.Aeroyoga was found to be more suitable fitness programme for the people irrespective of their physical and mental condition.Aeroyoga was found to produce maximum workout in minimum time frame when compared with other two fitness regime employed.
Effect of meditation on mental stress and job satisfaction of teachers of Banaras Hindu University
Authors: Mishra Pooja , Singh Moradhvaj , Yaduvanshi Santosh , Dureha D K 
Published: July 2011

IntroductionStudies show that stress plays an important role on teacher's health and their job satisfaction. Usually the people are not aware about the amount of their stress that is, inadequate. They are not aware as how to reduce their stress. At work, they have to meet the expectation of others and put their emotions on hold. Another key component is job satisfaction which they want to enhance. To achieve job satisfaction, they have to cope up with both internal as well as external pressure.BackgroundThe purpose of the study was to find the effect of meditation on mental stress and job satisfaction of teachers of Banaras Hindu University. Thirty teachers (n=30) were randomly selected for the study. In this study two separate questionnaires were used for assessing the mental stress and job satisfaction.MethodThe t test was applied to find out the effect of effect of 12 week training of meditation on mental stress and job satisfaction of teachers of Banaras Hindu University. For testing the difference between mean gain of initial test and final test the level of significance was set at 0.05 level of significance.ResultOn the basis of findings, it can be concluded from the study that the meditation practice among teachers was significantly improved from the 12 week training of meditation on mental stress and job satisfaction of teachers of Banaras Hindu University.
Health and fitness management through yoga
Authors: Kareemulla Syed 
Published: July 2011

IntroductionModern technology is trying hard to make our life easier. Now throughout the world man appears to be living a more and physically inactive life, he rides instead of walks, sits instead of standing and watches instead of participation. Thus there is an urgent need to bring about positive changes in the present day life-styles by participating in yoga, sports and physical education programmes.Health‘A state of complete Physical, Mental and Social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’.Physical fitness‘Physical fitness is the ability to carry out ones own routine activity without fatigue’.YogaYoga originated in India. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘YUJ’ meaning to find the ‘Yoke’ our ancient sages have suggested eight stages of yoga to secure purity of body, mind and soul and final communion with God.The various stages of yoga classified into (1) Yama (social discipline), (2) Niyama (individual discipline), (3) Asana (postures), (4) Pranayama (breath control), (5) Pratyahara (discipline of the senses), (6) Dharana (concentration), (7) Dhyana (meditation) and (8) Smadhi (self-realisation).Need of yogaYoga is quite effective and easy to do these not only exercise the limbs and the trunk, but also the visceral vital organs, improving their disease resistance capacity. In fact, yoga is the medicine of the body which can restore the vigour of the vital organs like the heart and kidneys, etc.Importance of physical fitness▶efficiency in work and performance▶develop immunity power resistance to disease▶efficient functioning of various systems of body▶proper development of body▶mental health of alertness▶ageing processes and longevity▶success in games and sports.Dimensions of health▶physical well-being▶mental and emotional well-being▶social well-being▶spiritual well-being.Development and maintenance of fitness and health▶regularity (daily yogic practices)▶progression▶total body involvement▶tolerance▶rest, sleep and recreation▶good habits▶proper nutrition▶medical check-up40 Min yoga for health and fitnessYogasanas5 minPranayama4 minConcentration5 minMeditation5 minSurya namaskara5 minBandhas and Mudras5 minShat Kriyas6 minRelaxation (Shavasana)5 minConclusionThe first wealth is health. Health and fitness – a way of life. The healthy and fit citizen assets to the nation and ill-health citizen debt to the nation. The health and fitness is not only for us but also for our coming generation.
Physical activity at the workplace in the USA
Authors: Karch Robert 
Published: July 2011

Most large corporations in the USA realise the benefits of implementing corporate wellness programmes, including a great focus on physical activity. These programmes are often offered by ‘forward-thinking’ corporations to attract and retain top-level talent, which is key for the success of their corporation. It also makes sense to invest in a healthy workforce, as the benefits are not only an improvement in employee health but also the money savings resulting from a decrease in absenteeism rates and health expenditure – especially in the USA where the cost of health expenditure is at its highest. Corporations are also realising the value of promoting health in the sense of social responsibility, which sets the corporation at a competitive advantage. As a result of these drivers, corporate fitness programmes are becoming more common among large corporations, but also among SMEs due to the increasing evidence of the positive effect of physical activity programmes. The emphasis of physical activity programmes in the workplace has become significant, due to the increasing research showing the importance of incorporating physical activity into daily lives. The workplace setting has demonstrated to be an ideal setting for promoting physical activity due to the following factors:▶the majority of waking time is spent at work▶support from co-workers▶encouragement and motivation team spirit▶easy access▶and the time factor.A number of leading initiatives that promote physical activity at the workplace have emerged in the USA – for example, the CDC Healthier Worksite Initiative and the National Physical Activity Plan, which encourages various environments, including the workplace setting, to facilitate regular physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour. Corporations with implemented corporate fitness programmes have seen benefits in various formats; from the increase in morale and productivity to a significant return on investment as a result of a decrease in health expenditure. Noteworthy is that a successful programme starts with company leaders who engage in corporate fitness programmes and lead by example.
Worksite health promotion programme for women
Authors: Chawla Gurjeet Kaur , Khanna G L 
Published: July 2011

A healthy motivated workforce is very vital to an organisation. All over the world various organisations are investing on employees healthcare as health hazards exposure among employees for long are reflected on financial and goodwill status. Organisations that are implementing worksite health promotion programme and strategies achieve reduction in healthcare cost and long term disability along with additional benefits including reduced absenteeism, higher productivity and increased loyalty among employees. But it is an irony of fate that health hazards of women workers have been underestimated because occupational safety and health standards as well as exposure limits to hazardous substances are not based on female population. These factors contribute to work injuries, illnesses, physical stress and hypertension causing deterioration in the health of women workers leading to fatalities. It is amply manifest and greatly emphasised that worksite conditions of working women particularly in industries need to pay greater attention as women face a wide range of health and nutrition related problems throughout the life cycle. Women's safety and health problems are frequently ignored or are not accurately reflected in research and data collection.If health promotion policies are to be effective for women, they must be based on more accurate information about the relationship between health and gender roles. Health promotion programmes or policies for working women need to take into account manifold functions of their lives. Measures should be taken to control occupational hazards to which women workers are exposed. Special action programme should be developed for work related hazards within each occupation, including psycho-social and organisational factors, taking into consideration the physical, mental and social wellbeing of women workers to get better productivity at workplace as well as to enjoy the given work activities to maintain balanced health and attribute wealth to the country.
Somatotype and BMI profiles of Botswana Special Olympics athletes
Authors: Onyewadume Ignatius U , Dhaliwal Harvinder S 
Published: July 2011

IntroductionStudies on the somatotype and body mass index (BMI) of athletes with disabilities are very scarce. Those on Special Olympics athletes, particularly of African origin, are even almost non-existent. The aim of this study was to profile and compare the somato-types and BMIs of male and female Botswana Special Olympics athletes.MethodsThe sampling design was purposive. Study participants comprised 11 male (15.5 ± 1.9) and 15 female (14.7 ± 3.1) randomly selected athletes with mild mental retardation. Measurement of the somatotype components – skinfolds, circumferences, breadths, lengths and heights were taken in line with the standards set by the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry. Somatotypes were estimated with the Heath–Carter method. For the BMI, the procedure as described by Adams (2002) was adopted.ResultsMale participants had a mean somatotype rating of 1.7-2.0-3.3 (SD 2.0-1.1-2.3) while females had a mean of 3.4-3.6-2.6 (SD 1.9-4.6-1.6). Also, apart from the significant main effect of gender, F (1, 24) = 4.67, p = 0.041, on the endomorphy component of the somatotype of the participants, gender had no significant relationships:F(1, 24) = 1.31, p = 0.264 and,F(1, 24) = 0.66, p = 0.423, respectively, at p < 0.05.ConclusionThe above results indicate that the participants' gender had very slight influence on the somatotype components of the Botswana Special Olympic athletes. The results have implications for the future selection of Botswana Special Olympics athletes and the scientific design of training programmes that would prepare the athletes morphologically for such an elite competition as the Special Olympics.
Sports tourism and adventure sports in India
Authors: Saini Ashwani 
Published: July 2011

DefinitionSports tourism means to travel for the sake of either viewing or participating in sports event staying a part from their usual environment.IntroductionSports tourism in India has scored a high place for its self in Indian tourism industry. Sports tourism is broadly define by the adventure sports and game in India. There are indeed several destination in India offering sports tourism. There are varied sports activity that you can indulge during your vacation.Types of adventure sportsDistinguished adventure sports: mountaineering, rock-climbing, scuba diving, water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, surfing, water scooting. Aero sports like: ballooning, paragliding, hand gliding.These sports offers scope for sports lover and enthusiasts from all of the world.Adventure hot sports in IndiaGoa, Andaman and Nicobar, Kerala, Uttranchal, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Sikkim, Lakshadweep.Business and leisureBusiness tour combined with active sports are becoming highly popular where business meets leisure and such kind of sports tourism on business tour is global cooperate strategy for employee entertainment and well being. Moreover sports tourism is nurture by professional sports person they have to travel extensively for there carrier to participate in national and international championship like Cricket World Cup, Soccer World Cup, Wimbledon so on and forth. Commonwealth Games 2010, Delhi is the best example of sports tourism.Future of sports tourismScope and future of sports tourism is endless in India because of its diverse topography and climatic condition. You can enjoy on land and water, under water and in air whatsoever form of adventure sports in India. Future of sports tourism and adventure sports in India is very bright.
Fitness in a lifetime perspective: structure, process and results
Authors: Lagerstrøm D 
Published: July 2011

At the end of the last century the incidences of health problems caused by a sedentary life style increased so dramatically, that experts and health organisations declared physical inactivity to be the main cause of illnesses in the 21st century in developed, industrialised countries (Blairet al1996; WHO 1996; Hollmann/Hettinger 2000; WHO 2002).The explanation of this still dramatically expanding problem is as simple as causal. Human beings are, despite technical support and a fantastically developing medical area, still connected to nature's rules and therefore, in order to develop in childhood and stay fit and healthy as adults, to be and stay physically active lifelong (Lagerstrøm 2004; Helsedirektoratet 2008; Lagerstrøm 2010). That's way we in the industrialised world have to compensate the earlier daily given natural physical activity and in addition, to have success, base the strategies, activity and programmes on the mentioned nature given roles (stimulus and economising), with a special focus on the individuals conditions and circumstances. In order to base our recommendations and programmes on individuality, we developed and use questionnaire, screening and test protocols, as the 4 min aerobic screening, Squat test, Week links, etc, which are easy, safe and reproducible, To avoid a negative experience due to being active, we focus on basic movement like aerobic walking/running, soft skills and ADL related physical activity. Furthermore we take the philosophy and the five principles of the Norwegian Friluftsliv (not sport related, nature based, outdoor activities and behaviour), by the great Norwegian philosopher, Arne Ness, also explained as ‘a rich life, with simple support’, more and more into account (Lagerstrøm/Wicharz 2007; Liedtke/Lagerstrøm 2007; Lagerstrøm 2010). Using the ‘Norwegian way’ and focusing on non-sport physical activity and ADL we do not only register excellent physiological effects and lifestyle changes with a high compliance, but also get astonishing effects concerning the psychosomatic long term balance (Latschet al2007; Lagerstrøm 2008; Berget al2010). Summarising our more than 35 years experience with health related test-, training- and activity programmes it seems that about one-third of a population is comfortable or even excited and motivated to be physically active by doing sport or taking part in fitness programmes. For most people, unfortunately, training and sport seem not to be the adequate way to change a sedentary life style into a more active, health related life.
Effect of music therapy and meditation along with conventional physiotherapy management in sub-acute stroke patients
Authors: John Shaji , Khanna G L , Kotwal Priya 
Published: July 2011

Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the most common cause of disability in adults. The conventional approaches used for rehabilitation are Bobath, Brunstrom, Rood, etc and the physiotherapy measures that are often used include positioning, mat exercises, weight bearing, ice and pressure tapping. Music has been shown to enhance well-being, reduce pain, distract patients from unpleasant thoughts and symptoms and affect patients physiologically and psychologically. Meditation is a process of bringing about a state of self-awareness and inner calm and cause relaxation. These activities can improve self-esteem, happiness and day-to-day functioning in patients.Study designPre- and postcontrol group design.Sample60 subjects (38 males, 22 females) aged 50–70 years were allotted to three groups randomly.MethodThe outcome measures included Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression, Berg Balance Scale, Barthel ADL Index and Fatigue Severity Scale. The three groups underwent training for a period of 6 weeks. In addition to conventional management, group A listened to film and classical songs and group B underwent a meditation protocol. Group C served as the control.ResultsDisability, balance, fatigue and depression improved in group A by 12 (p<0.05), 7.4 (p<0.05), 6.4 (p<0.05) and 5.6 (p<0.01), respectively and in group B, improved by 6 (p<0.05), 2.2 (p<0.05), 3.2 (p<0.05) and 5.2 (p<0.01), respectively.ConclusionMusic therapy and meditation are more beneficial than conventional physiotherapy management alone and music therapy is found to be the better among them.
Efficacy of retrowalking on strength and balance in patients with hamstring strain
Authors: Alabdelwahab Sami S , John Shaji 
Published: July 2011

BackgroundHamstring muscle strain is one of the most common injuries in sports. Retrowalking on treadmill is a common tool for lower extremity rehabilitation in the clinical settings. However, minimal clinical research has been conducted on the effectiveness of retrowalking on hamstring strain rehabilitation. Hypothesis: (1) Hamstring strain patients may show improved lower extremity strength and balance when trained with retrowalking. (2) The longer duration of retrowalking will show significant improvement as compared to shorter duration training.Study designRandomised control trial.Methodology45 subjects all with hamstring strain were prospectively included in the study, all subjects were examined clinically for hamstring injury, and they were randomly assigned into three groups (groups A, B and C) of 15 subjects each. All the subjects were tested for strength and balance (static and dynamic) prior to and after the training. The hamstring muscle of all the participants in all the three groups were treated with moist heat and followed by passive stretching. Groups A and B also received 20 and 10 min of retrowalking, respectively. The total duration of the study was 3 weeks; all the treatments were administered four times a week for a total of 12 sessions, all the outcomes were measured pre-treatment at baseline and post-treatment after 1st, 2nd and 3rd weeks.ResultsThe change in the determinants of quadriceps and ankle plantar flexors strength was significantly greater in the group which performed retrowalking for 20 min. Balance improved significantly in all groups except control group, but the most significant changes were seen in group A.ConclusionsThe result of this study suggests that the lower extremity strength and balance were improved with retrowalking and the longer duration of training led to most significant improvement.Clinical relevanceThe retrowalking can be incorporated as a safe method of lower extremity rehabilitation in hamstring strain patients.
Scoliosis: muscle imbalance and treatment
Authors: Šarčević Zoran 
Published: July 2011

The aim of this study was to detect muscle imbalance on both sides of the backbone, and with muscle strength training, to correct this imbalance and, as a final result, to eliminate scoliosis of the spine. Forty-seven children (32 girls and 15 boys), aged 10–16 years, were examined. Muscle strength tests showed that m. quadratus lumborum and m. gluteus medius on the convex side of the spinal curvature appeared to be weaker compared to concave side, and m. erector spine lumbalis and m. multifidus on the concave side of the spinal curvature appeared to be weaker compared to convex side. In the thoracic region, m. trapezius medius, m. trapezius distalis and m. serratus anterior on the convex side appeared to be weaker compared to concave side, and m. rhomboideus on the concave side appeared to be weaker compared to convex side. Apart from intense muscle training for strengthening of weak back muscle groups, all patients were instructed to do the abdominal muscle exercises.This treatment lasted from 2 to 6 months. Using this method of intense muscle training, scoliosis was eliminated with a non-surgical treatment.
Management of soft tissue injury of hand wrist and elbow in sports
Authors: Mishra Alok 
Published: July 2011

A large number of sports injuries are inflicted on hand, wrist, forearm and elbow. Some injuries are due to overuse and chronic trauma. They are elusive. Pathology is friction stress and ischaemia. Protocol of management and understanding of pathology will help manage dancers and sports persons better.Soft tissue injury of hand wrist and forearmMost sports injuries are obvious and direct. Those due to overuse are elusive and insidious. They are mainly seen in sportspersons and dancers. Friction stress and ischaemia are main causes of overuse trauma in sportspersons. A tendon of strong athletic muscle or bursa may, during joint movement, be subjected to excessive friction in fibrous sheath or over a bony prominence. An inflammatory reaction starts up swelling occurs gliding movement is restricted in long tendons of hand. Repeated or unguarded strong athletic stress in hand and forearm may result in tears of muscle tendon and microfractures of bone. Excessive force sometimes causes complete of tendon or muscle. Muscle, which is firmly enclosed in fascial compartments of the forearm, become ischaemic, which may be relative arising only when excessive activity makes demands on the blood supply that cannot be met or absolute when intramuscular oedema causes swelling in a tight compartment with rampant use of crepe and other pressure bandages in hand and forearm causing further damage leading to ischaemic myositis. VIC protocol of preseason conditioning to postseason rehabilitation will be detailed in the presentation.