The Effect of Physical Yoga Poses on Anterior and Posterior Myofascial Chain Activity in Elderly Individuals
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Objective: The structures in the human body are biomechanically and anatomically interconnected. The aim of this study was to determine and compare the effects of the Chair Pose, Sage Marichi Pose C (c), Warrior 2 Pose, and Extended Triangle Pose on Adductor Longus (AL), External Oblique (EO), Biceps Femoris (BF), and Latissimus Dorsi (LD) muscle activity in young, older, and elderly individuals. Methods: Six elderly individuals were included in the study. Participants’ myofascial chain activity evaluated with surface electromyography (EMG) during Utkatasana, Virabhadrasana II, Utthita Trikonasana and Marichyasana C pose. Results: The participants’ Adductor Longus, External Oblique, Biceps Femoris, and Latissimus Dorsi % maximum voluntary isometric contraction values did not show significant difference. During the Utkatasana pose, the Latissimus Dorsi showed greater electromyography (EMG) activity compared to AL, EQ, and BF. During the Virabhadrasana II pose, EQ had greater EMG activity compared to AL, LD, and BF. During the Utthita Trikonasana pose, LD had greater EMG activity compared to AL, EQ, and BF. During the Marichyasana C pose, BF had greater EMG activity compared to LD, EQ, and AL. Conclusions: This study showed with biomechanical data that muscle groups containing anterior and posterior myofascial chains work more effectively in different yoga poses and emphasized the importance of a holistic approach in elderly individuals.
Authors: Hasan Gerçek, Hazal Sarak Küçükosmanoğlu, Çağlar Soylu, Ayça Aytar, Necmiye Ün Yıldırım, Aydan Aytar
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4405700971