Traditional Dance In Kyrgyzstan Used To Treat This Lung Disease

In the country of Kyrgyzstan there is a traditional dance called Kara Jorgo which is also the country's national dance. This dance is used to treat people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, better known as COPD.

In the country of Kyrgyzstan there is a traditional dance called Kara Jorgo which is also the country's national dance. The interesting thing about this dance is that it is used to treat people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, better known as COPD. COPD is a common, preventable and treatable lung disease.

The dance involve a range of body movements that help the patients with their COPD. According to The Guardian, in the beginning most patients complain of shortness of breath. Speaking to the news outlet Aidai Temiraly Kyzy, a 24 year old nurse says “Almost all patients, before doing this, complain of shortness of breath, a cough and say they have no physical aptitude…But, even on the second or third day, the improvement is noticeable. Physically, they can do more.”

She goes on to add “I've seen patients with really low mood transform and, by the end, they smile and are so grateful.”