Ujjayi pranayama in hypothyroidism: A scoping review

Dr. Aparna Gupta PT; Dr. Himani Shokhand

doi:10.22271/kheljournal.2022.v9.i1b.2350

2022, Vol. 9, Issue 1, Part B

Ujjayi pranayama in hypothyroidism: A scoping review

Author(s): Dr. Aparna Gupta PT and Dr. Himani Shokhand

Abstract:
Background: The demand for clinically efficacious, safe, patient acceptable, and cost-effective forms of treatment for hypothyroid is growing. Several studies have demonstrated benefit from ujjayi pranayama in treating hypothyroidism.

Objective: The objective of this study was to critically evaluate the evidence for the effectiveness of ujjayi pranayama in management of hypothyroidism.

Design: An exhaustive systematic research was conducted. Databases searched were PubMed, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE®, CINAHL Plus with full text, Google Scholar, World wide science and Social Science Research Network.

Results: The search yielded 9 full text articles (n=9). These were retrieved and screened. The important findings suggest effectiveness of Ujjayi pranayama practice in treating hypothyroidism.

Conclusion: Ujjayi pranayama contributes in lowering BMI, lipid indices, depression, TSH, T_3,T₄ levels and helps in improving respiratory functions. There is dearth in literature to support the effects of ujjayi pranayama on hypothyroid patients though ancient texts support the view strongly.

DOI: 10.22271/kheljournal.2022.v9.i1b.2350

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Dr. Aparna Gupta PT, Dr. Himani Shokhand. Ujjayi pranayama in hypothyroidism: A scoping review. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2022;9(1):107-110. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/kheljournal.2022.v9.i1b.2350

2022, Vol. 9, Issue 1, Part B

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