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Efficacy of chest expansion resistance exercise on respiratory function, trunk control and dynamic balance in patients with chronic stroke: A Comparative study.

Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, 2021
Background Motor impairments caused by stroke result in impaired diaphragmatic and respiratory muscle function, changes in thoracic biomechanics on the hemiparetic side ultimately resulting in decreased efficiency of lung ventilation. This study aimed to
Shruti Prabhakaran Nair, Shailesh Satyanarayana Gardas, Rukaiya Mithaiwala   +2 more
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Normal active range of motion of lower extremity joints of the healthy young adults in Cairo, Egypt

Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, 2020
Background Range of motion (ROM) can be considered as one of the most commonly measured variables in musculoskeletal health care. When interpreting ROM, a common method is to compare obtained ROM values to normative data.
Shimaa T. Abu El Kasem, Sobhy M. Aly, Ehab M. Kamel, Hisham M. Hussein   +3 more
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Evaluation of hepatoprotective potential of Erythrina indica leaves against antitubercular drugs induced hepatotoxicity in experimental rats

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2017
Background: Erythrina indica Lam. traditionally used in the treatment of laxative, diuretic, worm infestation, liver ailment and joints pain. Objective: To evaluate the antihepatotoxic potential of Erythrina indica against isoniazid (INH) and rifampicin (
Mohd Mujahid, Talib Hussain, Hefazat Hussain Siddiqui, Arshad Hussain   +3 more
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Integrated Yoga and Naturopathy module in management of Metabolic Syndrome: A case report

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2017
A 50-year-old male participant with sedentary lifestyle, diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) [obesity, Type-2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension] and hypothyroidism since 2013, was administered integrated Yoga and Naturopathy (IYN) for 6 weeks as a ...
Swathi Gowda, Sriloy Mohanty, Apar Saoji, Raghuram Nagarathna   +3 more
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Detoxification of Abrus precatorius L. seeds by Ayurvedic Shodhana process and anti-inflammatory potential of the detoxified extract

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2014
Background: Abrus precatorius seeds traditionally used for the treatment of sciatica and alopecia contains the toxic protein, abrin, a Type II Ribosome Inactivating Protein.
Sagar B Dhoble, Anuradha S Majumdar
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Improvements in well-being and vagal tone following a yogic breathing-based life skills workshop in young adults: Two open-trial pilot studies

International Journal of Yoga, 2016
Background: While efficacy of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) has been demonstrated in a number of prior studies, little is known about the effects of SKY taught as part of the Your Enlightened Side (YES+) workshop designed for college students and other ...
Michael R Goldstein, Gregory F Lewis, Ronnie Newman, Janice M Brown, Georgiy Bobashev, Lisa Kilpatrick, Emma M Seppälä, Diana H Fishbein, Sreelatha Meleth   +8 more
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Evaluation of anti-diabetic activity of Glucova Active Tablet on Type I and Type II diabetic model in rats

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2014
Background: Glucova Active Tablet is a proprietary Ayurvedic formulation with ingredients reported for anti-hyperglycemic, anti-hyperlipidemic activity and antioxidant properties.
Hardik Soni, Sejal Patel, Ghanshyam Patel, Archana Paranjape   +3 more
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Comparative immediate effect of different yoga asanas on heart rate and blood pressure in healthy young volunteers

International Journal of Yoga, 2014
Introduction: This study planned to compare immediate cardiovascular effects of different yoga asanas in healthy young volunteers. Materials and Methods: Heart rate (HR), systolic pressure (SP), and diastolic pressure (DP), blood pressure (BP), were ...
Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Meena Ramanathan, R Balaji, D Pushpa   +3 more
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Effects of yoga practice on acumeridian energies: Variance reduction implies benefits for regulation

International Journal of Yoga, 2013
Background and Objective: This paper concerns mechanisms responsible for the efficacy of yoga medicine, traditionally attributed to the enlivenment of prana.
Niharika Nagilla, Alex Hankey, H R Nagendra   +2 more
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Yoga, bioenergetics and eating behaviors: A conceptual review

International Journal of Yoga, 2015
Yoga is an ancient oriental discipline that emerged from mystical and philosophical concepts. Today it is practiced in the west, partly due to the promotion of its benefits to improve the lifestyle and overall health.
Arnulfo Ramos-Jiménez, Abraham Wall-Medrano, Rocío I Corona-Hernández, Rosa P Hernández-Torres   +3 more
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