Study of the effect of yoga training on diffusion capacity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A controlled trial

Background: 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...

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Main Authors: Ritu Soni, Kanika Munish, K P Singh, Savita Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Yoga
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Online Access:http://www.ijoy.org.in/article.asp?issn=0973-6131;year=2012;volume=5;issue=2;spage=123;epage=127;aulast=Soni