EFFECT OF YOGIC EXERCISES ON SERUM CRP AND RF LEVELS OF RA PATIENTS IN URBAN PART OF MP

Abstract

Introduction: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inammatory auto immune disorder, where immune system attacks synovial lining of joints, resulting into, stiffness and dysfunction. In response to this the body releases CRP (C-Reactive Protein) in the bloodstream. Present study has Aim: been planned to see the effect of yogic exercises in order to subside the intensity of the RA symptoms and to determine the effects of yogic exercises on serum CRP and RF levels in RA patients. Present study was carried out in MGM Medical College and Material and method: Government Holkar Science College, Indore during December 2020-February 2022. Total 100 study subjects were taken out of which 50 were control and 50 RA cases. Fasting blood samples were collected from subjects and analyzed for CRP levels on fully automated biochemistry analyzer. Blood samples were also subjected for testing of RF. Medically healthy people of Inclusion criteria: 30-50 years of age and RA patients with 30-50 years of age. RA patients with diabetes, CHD and other major complications. Resul Exclusion criteria: Results: ts reveal that; Ÿ Increased level of CRP and RF has been observed in RA patients in comparison to healthy control. Ÿ Signicant decrease in levels of CRP and RF has been observed in RA patients with Yogic exercises as compared to RA patients without yogic exercises. Conclusion: Yogic exercises brought down the CRP and RF levels and because of which complications and pain in RA patients can be reduced. Some yogic exercises should be practiced as an add on therapy in management of RA