Effect of yogic squats on cerebral hemodynamics using functional near-infrared spectroscopy in healthy individuals: A randomized crossover study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Yogic squats significantly reduced deoxyhemoglobin during practice and total hemoglobin after, unlike modified squats or control sessions. This suggests yogic squats may influence cerebral hemodynamics in healthy individuals.
Area Of Science
- Neuroscience
- Physiology
- Exercise Science
Background
- Cognitive function correlates with brain oxygenation.
- Yogic squats show potential for improving cognitive functions.
- This study investigates yogic squats' impact on cerebral hemodynamics.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the effect of yogic squats on cerebral hemodynamics in healthy individuals.
- To compare the hemodynamic changes induced by yogic squats, modified yogic squats, and a control session.
Main Methods
- A randomized crossover study involving 30 healthy adults.
- Participants underwent yogic squats session (YSS), modified yogic squats session (MYSS), and control session (CS) over three days.
- Cerebral hemodynamic changes were measured before, during, and after each session.
Main Results
- Yogic squats session significantly reduced deoxyhemoglobin during practice.
- Total hemoglobin was significantly reduced after the yogic squats session.
- Modified yogic squats and control sessions did not yield similar significant hemodynamic changes.
Conclusions
- Yogic squats appear to influence cerebral hemodynamics by reducing deoxyhemoglobin and total hemoglobin.
- The findings suggest a potential link between yogic squats and improved brain oxygenation.
- Further research with larger populations and long-term assessments is recommended.
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