Volume 1, Issue 1, Year 2025
Effectiveness of Task-Oriented Training in Improving Motor Function in Post-Stroke Hemiplegia: A Systematic Review
Article type: Review Article
Author: Danishta, Suraj Kumar, Mayank Kumar
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64006/shwi/1101
Page: 1-10
Task-oriented training (TOT) is widely used in stroke rehabilitation to improve motor function and independence in daily living. This review aims to evaluate TOT’s effectiveness in adults with post-stroke hemiplegia across different recovery stages. A systematic review of 50 studies published betwee...
The Impact of Pranayama on Quality of Life (QoL) Field Version in Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Article type: Original Article
Author: Divya Matlani, Mala Tripathi, Shalini Singh, Santosh Kumar Sah, Ajeet Tiwari
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64006/shwi/1102
Page: 11-23
This study explores the efficacy of Pranayama practices on the quality of life (QoL) among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Employing a controlled, 24-week intervention with 90 participants across experimental (Yoga) and control (AUT) groups, QoL was assessed using the...
Influence of Yoga Practices on Mood States of Individuals with Drug Addiction – an Open-Label Study
Article type: Original Article
Author: Suman Rawat, Mala Tripathi, Apar Kaushik, Gitika Bhasin, G. Govardhan Reddy, Sudhanshu Verma, Dhanesh P.V, Rashmitha
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64006/shwi/1103
Page: 24-31
Objective: To explore the impact of yoga practices on mood states in individuals struggling with drug addiction. Methods: This non-randomized open trial was conducted at a drug rehabilitation center in northern India. 68 male participants were divided into a yoga intervention group (n=33) and a trea...
Analysing Existing Literature on Mental Health and Well-Being Among the Elderly in India
Article type: Review Article
Author: Hurrin Zia, Ishrat Rasool
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64006/shwi/1104
Page: 32-44
With the rise in the aged population, mental health conditions among older adults have become a matter of great concern due to different psychosocial issues. This paper talks about the critical issues related to mental health of the elderly, the factors affecting their mental health and support syst...
Holistic Impact of Selective Hatha Yoga Practices on the Physical and Mental Health of Knee Osteoarthritis Patients in Himachal Pradesh
Article type: Review Article
Author: Bhawna
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64006/shwi/1105
Page: 45-54
This study investigates the impact of a structured 12-week selective Hatha Yoga intervention on the physical health of patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. A total of 100 participants aged 45 75 were randomly assigned to an experimental group (yoga + medication) and a c...