Short term effects of Suryanamaskar on Reaction time in Physiotherapy students
Corresponding Author(s) : Pankhuri Vairagade
pankhurivairagade02@gmail.com
International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research,
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2021): 2021 Volume - 9 Issue - 2
Abstract
Background: Reaction time is very important for our everyday lives and needs intact sensory system, cognitive processing and motor performance. Yoga has shown significant results in decreasing Reaction time. Hence, this study was carried out to find out the short-term effects of Suryanamaskar on Reaction time in Physiotherapy students.
Method: This study was an experimental study performed on 42 female volunteers (21 in each group) for 2 weeks between the age group of 19-25 years. 21 subjects in the control group were given 5 minutes of breathing exercises and 21 subjects in the experimental group performed Suryanamaskarfor 2 weeks. Reaction time was measured in both the groups using Deary Liewald Reaction time task software pre and post 2 weeks intervention. Reaction time was measured again at the end of 3rd and 4th week to find out the carryover effects.
Results: The Suryanamaskar group showed significant difference when compared to the control group (p value <0.001) There was a significant difference seen in the pre and post readings of Suryanamaskar group (p value<0.001)
Conclusion: Suryanamaskar produced significant shortening of Reaction time in physiotherapy students and can be beneficial in improving reaction time as an effective means to improve neuromuscular abilities.
Keywords
Reaction time
Suryanamaskar
Yoga
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Pankhuri Vairagade, Dr. Geeta Bhatt. Short term effects of Suryanamaskar on Reaction time in Physiotherapy students. Int. J. of Allied Med. Sci. and Clin. Res. [Internet]. 2021 Jun. 8 [cited 2026 Jan. 23];9(2):242-5. Available from: https://ijamscr.com/ijamscr/article/view/1000
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7. EtnyreBruce, KinugasaTakashi. Post contraction influences on reaction time. Res Q Exerc Sport.2002;73(3):271-81. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2002.10609020, PMID 12230333.
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15. GodseAnand Sharad, ShejwalBhaskar R, GodseAmrutaAnand. Effects of Suryanamaskar on relaxation among college students with high stress in Pune, India. Int J Yoga. 2015;8(1):15-21. doi: 10.4103/0973-6131.146049, PMID 25558129.
16. AnandPoonam, ChandlaSS, DograRajeev. Effect of yogicasnas on anxiety and GeneralWellbeing of nursingstudents. IntJ Health Sci Res.May2018;8(5):23-7.
2. MohanM, Thombre DP, Das AK, Subramanian N, Chandrasekhar S. Reaction time in clinical diabetes mellitus. Indian J PhysiolPharmacol.1984; 28(4):311-4. PMID 6534875.
3. SinhaB, Ray US, Pathak A, Selvamurthy W. Energy cost and cardio respiratory changes during the practice of surya namaskar. Indian J PhysiolPharmacol.2004; 48(2):184-90. PMID 15521557.
4. ModyBhavesh Surendra. Acute effects of surya namaskar on the cardiovascular and metabolic system. J Bodyw Mov Ther.2011; 15(3):343-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2010.05.001, PMID 21665111.
5. BhutkarPM, Bhutkar MV, Taware GB, Doijad V, Doddamani BR. Effect of suryanamaskar practice on cardio-respiratory fitness parameters: A Pilot Study. Al Ameen J MedSci.2008; 1:126-9.
6. VaibhavAmit, ShuklaSwati, SinghOm Prakash. Suryanamaskar (sunsalutation) – Apath to Good Health. IntJ PharmacolRes.2016; 6(7):224-30.
7. EtnyreBruce, KinugasaTakashi. Post contraction influences on reaction time. Res Q Exerc Sport.2002;73(3):271-81. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2002.10609020, PMID 12230333.
8. AcharyaShashidhar. Factors affecting stress among Indian dental students. J Dent Educ.2003;67(10):1140-8. doi: 10.1002/j.0022-0337.2003.67.10.tb03707.x, PMID 14587679.
9. DearyIanJ, LiewaldDavid, NissanJack. A free, easy-to-use, computer-based simple and four-choice reaction time programme: the Deary-Liewald reaction time task. Behav Res Methods.2011;43(1):258-68. doi: 10.3758/s13428-010-0024-1, PMID 21287123.
10. BhavananiAnanda Balayogi, RamanathanMeena, BalajiR, PushpaD. Immediate Effects of Suryanamaskar on Reaction time and heart rate in female volunteers. Indian J PhysiolPharmacol.2013;57(2):199-204. PMID 24617172.
11. BegumNoorjehan, Sendil KumaranD, VenkateshG, KulkarniSB. Study of Utility of the Short Course of Yoga to improve Reaction Time. J Clin DiagnRes.September2012;6(7):1241-3.
12. StreeterCC, Gerbarg PL, Saper RB, Ciraulo DA, Brown RP. Effects of yoga on the autonomic nervous system, gamma-aminobutyric-acid, and allostasis in epilepsy, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Med Hypotheses.2012February24;78(5):571-9. doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2012.01.021, PMID 22365651.
13. Ambreesha Goud KondamNagadeepaWet al. The effects of Yoga in improved cognitive functions in medical students: A Comparative study. NatlJ Physiol Pharm Pharmacol.July2016;7(1):38-42.
14. GuptaDr.Mamta, GargDr.Aparna, GuptaDr.RC. Effect of Pranayama on audio visual reaction time in the medical and paramedical students. J MedSci ClinRes.July2019;7(7):728-34.
15. GodseAnand Sharad, ShejwalBhaskar R, GodseAmrutaAnand. Effects of Suryanamaskar on relaxation among college students with high stress in Pune, India. Int J Yoga. 2015;8(1):15-21. doi: 10.4103/0973-6131.146049, PMID 25558129.
16. AnandPoonam, ChandlaSS, DograRajeev. Effect of yogicasnas on anxiety and GeneralWellbeing of nursingstudents. IntJ Health Sci Res.May2018;8(5):23-7.