Abstract

Context: Chronicillnessesadverselyaffectpulmonaryfunction,physical𿿿tness, and quality of life (QoL). Integrative rehabilitation strategies may yield better outcomes. Aims: To evaluate the individual and combined effects of aerobic exercise and SudarshanKriyaYoga(SKY)onpulmonaryfunction,physical𿿿tness,andQoLin patients recovering from chronic illness. Settings and Design: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 60 patients (mean age: 45.3 ± 7.2 years, 60% female) at a tertiary care rehabilitation center. Patients were allocated to three groups: Group A (aerobic exercise), Group B (SKY), and Group C (combined aerobic exercise and SKY). Methods and Material: Pulmonary function was assessed using Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 s (FEV1 ),physical𿿿tnesswasmeasuredviathe6-MinuteWalkTest (6 MWT), and QoL was evaluated using the SF-36 Questionnaire. The interventions lasted 4 weeks, with pre and post-intervention assessments. Data analysis: Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and post-hoc tests to comparetheeffectsofinterventionsacrossgroups.Statisticalsigni𿿿cancewasset at P < 0.05.

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