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Thakur, Anuprita
- Evaluation of 6 Minute Walk Test Parameters in Normal Indian Pediatrics Age Group between 6-11yrs
Authors
1 MPT, Dept. of Physiotherapy, Pad Dr D.Y. Patil University, 6th floor, Pad DR D. Y. Patil Medical College Bldg., Sector 5, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, IN
2 Dept. of Physiotherapy, Pad Dr D.Y. Patil University, 6th floor, Pad DR D. Y. Patil Medical College Bldg., Sector 5, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 6, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 32-35Abstract
The 6 minute walk test is a practical simple test that is very commonly used to assess the submaximal functional capacity of patients with pulmonary dysfunctions. This test measures the distance that a patient can quickly walk on a flat, hard surface in a period of 6 minutes ie the 6 minute walk distance (6MWD). It is widely administered in adults as well as paediatrics groups. Though there are reference values of the 6MWD available for adult group, no such values are available for Indian paediatric groups. This study aims to find the reference values for 6 minute walk test for Indian paediatric group.
Methodology: The 6 minute walk test was administered on 300 school children of both sexes. The distance covered and the pre and post test basal parameters were assessed or each subject.
Conclusion: The distance covered by the subjects was found to be 599.47±81 mtrs with little difference between the two sexes.
Keywords
6 Minute walk test, Children
- Effect of Pranayama on Diaphragmatic Excursion in Healthy Young Individuals
Authors
1 Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil University, Navi Mumbai, 6th Floor, Medical College Building, Sector 5, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 8, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 124-129Abstract
Introduction: Pranayama (yogic Breathing) helps in breath control. It is easy to perform exercise having positive influence on cardiopulmonary factors. Pranayama is a known practice for its positive benefits on the respiratory parameters and functional capacity. Diaphragm mobility is a known tool for predicting exercise tolerance. However, the effect of Pranayamic practices on the diaphragm is not yet documented, thus explaining the purpose of this study.
Aim: To assess the effect of Pranayama on diaphragmatic excursion
Method: 30 healthy females between the age group of 18-24 years practiced Pranayama for eight weeks. Diaphragmatic excursion was assessed as a measure of respiratory effort on a portable ultrasound unit.
Result: The Pretest&post test values of diaphragmatic excursion were 33.81 + 7.85&38.01 + 6.05 respectively, having "t" value -4.07&p 0.000 which was highly significant
Conclusion: Pranayama showed significant improvement in the diaphragmatic excursion assessed on real time ultrasound unit.