Authors : S. Nandhini; Dr. P. Padmavathi; R. Revathi; Prema Josphine.

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14651268

Abstract : In this title ‘Effectiveness of Yoga Therapy on Respiratory Problems among Cotton Mill Workers In Selected Community Area at Namakkal District’. Workers in the cotton sector are exposed to a variety of hazards in the many textile factory departments. Most employees have low socioeconomic standing and are illiterate. Workers with respiratory issues can benefit from yoga treatment to enhance their quality of life and pulmonary function. Using the consecutive sampling technique, a pre-experimental design was conducted on 30 cotton mill workers at Vedha Giri Spinning Mill in Pallakkapalayam, Namakkal District. Cotton mill workers' respiratory issues were evaluated using a respiratory evaluation scale. After receiving approval from the cotton mill's managing director and other relevant authorities, the data was gathered. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data.

Keywords : Yoga Therapy, Cotton Mill, Pulmonary, Consecutive Sampling Technique.

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