EFFICACY OF PASCHIMOTTANASANA AND BHUJANGASANA ON FLEXIBILITY OF KATI-TRIKA SANDHI (Lumbo-sacral joint) IN HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Sandhi is defined as articulation of two Asthi (bones). Sandhis are of two types those are Chestayukta (movable) and Sthira (immovable). Shakha (joints of extremity), Hanu pradesha (temporo-mandibular joint) and Kati (hip joint) are Chestayukta Sandhis and remaining all are Sthira Sandhis. The lumbo-sacral joint is between the L5 and S1 vertebrae. It helps in different types of movement like flexion, extension and lateral flexion. Sedentary life style leads to restricted movement of joints and abnormal posture which results in the development of ailments related to kati-trika Sandhi (lumbo-sacral joint). AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the combined effect of Paschimottanasana and Bhujangasana on flexibility of kati-trika Sandhi (lumbo-sacral joint) in healthy volunteers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Classics of Ayurveda and Contemporary science. The data obtained was critically reviewed and analyzed to establish the relation between kati-trika Sandhi (lumbo-sacral joint) and to evaluate the effectiveness of Paschimottanasana and Bhujanganasana in increasing the flexibility of kati-trika Sandhi (lumbo-sacral joint). In this study 100 healthy volunteers select for Paschimottanasana and Bhujanganasana on daily basis for 60 days in morning time, follow up after 15 and 30 days were taken. Obtained data statically analysed by Independent two sample‘t’ test. OBSERVATION AND RESULTS: Range of motion (flexion, extension) measuring by goniometer and standard measure tape on 0th, 30th, 60th, follow up after 15th day and 30th day.To assess the flexibility of healthy volunteers after intervention the paschimottanasana and bhujangasana DISCUSSION: The data available from the literary review, observations, results made in this study of 100 volunteers are being discussed.Before and after invention of both Asana outcome parameters (lumber flexion by goniometer and tape, lumber extension by goineometer and tape, time of Asana position) are being discussed CONCLUSION: On the bases of observational and survey study flexibility of kati Trika Sandhi (lumbo sacral joint) gradually increases day by day with regular practice of both the Asanas.