Yoga's Effect on Visual Discomfort for Computer Users
Author Information
Author(s): Telles Shirley, Naveen KV, Dash Manoj, Deginal Rajendra, Manjunath NK
Primary Institution: Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation
Hypothesis
Does practicing yoga reduce self-rated visual discomfort in professional computer users?
Conclusion
Yoga practice reduces visual discomfort in computer users, while those who did not practice yoga experienced increased discomfort.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants in the yoga group practiced for an hour daily, five days a week.
- After 60 days, the yoga group reported significantly lower visual discomfort scores.
- The control group showed an increase in visual discomfort scores after 60 days.
- Both groups had comparable discomfort levels at the start of the study.
- Dropouts were high due to demanding work schedules affecting participation.
- The study was randomized and controlled, enhancing the reliability of results.
- Visual discomfort was assessed using a standardized questionnaire.
- Yoga practices included postures, breathing exercises, and visual cleansing techniques.
Takeaway
Doing yoga can help people who work on computers feel less eye discomfort, while those who don't do yoga might feel worse.
Methodology
Participants were randomly assigned to a yoga group or a wait list control group, with assessments of visual discomfort before and after 60 days.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the lack of blinding in the assessment of visual discomfort.
Limitations
Objective indicators of visual discomfort were not measured, and personality traits were not assessed.
Participant Demographics
Participants were 291 professional computer users aged 21 to 49, with both sexes represented.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% C.I.
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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