PENGARUH OLAHRAGA AERIAL YOGA TERHADAP TEKANAN INTRAOKULER

Abstract

Background: Yoga has many benefits for health but its side effect needs to be considered. The headstand position in yoga may increase intraocular pressure (IOP). Increased IOP may increase the risk of glaucoma. Increased IOP is associated with high fluctuation, ones of the many factors affecting IOP fluctuation are activities and sports. A slight increase in IOP for a short time is not a danger for normal individuals, but it is dangerous for glaucoma patients. Aim: Analyzing the effect of aerial yoga towards intraocular pressure. Methods: Analytic observation with cohort approach at Oryza Gym and Ading Yoga & Pilates Studio Semarang. Thirty six 20-30 years old qualified females were chosen as subjects. Intraocular pressure measurement were done before intervention and after 60 minutes intervention with Tonopen XL. Intraocular pressure differences before and after intervention were analyzed by Wilcoxon test. Results: The mean IOP measurements before exercise 19.34 ± 2.75 mmHg with lowest value 14 mmHg and the highest value 25 mmHg. The mean IOP measurements after exercise 16.92 ± 2.60 mmHg with 13 mmHg lowest value and the highest value 22 mmHg. Intraocular pressure after exercise is lower than the baseline IOP, with a significant difference ( p = 0.000 ). Conclusions: Aerial yoga significantly lowered IOP. Keywords: Aerial yoga, Intraocular pressure (IOP)