To identify the specific exercise which have maximum effect on the Lung Function Test

Abstract

Background&Method: The present study was conducted on one hundred Fourteen males
divided into four groups at Index Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Indore, with
an aim to identify the specific exercise which have maximum effect on the Lung Function
Test. Purposive sampling that is those subjects pursuing similar physical activity for a
minimal period of two years in the age group of eighteen to thirty years. The idea behind
choosing these physical activities was that in each group the types of movement performed
were variable and body posture is also quite different.
Result:On comparing group A from group B the mean difference is 0.09 and significance is
0.85, which is statistically non significant. On comparing group A from group C the mean
difference is 0.36 and significance is 0.02, which is statistically significant On comparing
group A from group D the mean difference is 0.24 and significance is 0.20, which is
statistically non significant. On comparing group B from group C the mean difference is 0.46
and significance is 0.00, which is statistically significant.
On comparing group B from group D the mean difference is 0.14 and significance is 0.61,
which is statistically non significant. On comparing group C from group D the mean
difference is 0.60 and significance is 0.00, which is statistically significant.
On comparing group A from group B the mean difference is 0.10 and significance is 0.76,
which is statistically non significant. On comparing group A from group C the mean
difference is 0.34 and significance is 0.00, which is statistically significant. On comparing
group A from group D the mean difference is 0.00 and significance is 0.8, which is
statistically non significant. On comparing group B from group C the mean difference is 0.44
and significance is 0.00, which is statistically significant. On comparing group B from group
D the mean difference is 0.09 and significance is 0.8, which is statistically non significant.
On comparing group C from group D the mean difference is 0.35 and significance is 0.05,
which is statistically significant.
Conclusion:Regular physical activity is one of the most emphasized remedies for prevention
and management of non-communicable diseases. Physical activity has beneficial effect on
almost every system of the body but the information regarding the underlying mechanism
causing physiological changes due to physical activity is less dispersed, therefore it is
important to study the effect of various physical activities on physiological
functions.Exercising in akhada is a popular form of exercise undertaken by a lot of Indian
males. Facilities of akhada exist even in small towns and villages. However, there is paucity
of scientific data as hardly any studies have been performed on these subjects.