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2019 Feb 7
Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
Biological markers for the effects of yoga as a complementary and alternative medicine
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30735481

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From the last few decades, there are increasing incidences of disorders like premature aging, cardiovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and Alzheimer's disease In addition to medication, researchers have found that yoga, a mind-body therapy, can be used as an alternative medicine. Yoga combines specific physical postures, breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation that improve mental and physical health of the body. The purpose of this review is to collate the research evidences claiming health benefits of performing traditional yogic practices. What are the biological and other reliable indicators to suggest that doing asanas, pranayama, and meditation could reduce or treat wide range of life style disorders are discussed. Importantly, these indicators are otherwise used to assess the severity of disorders. In many of the study it has been shown that yoga improves the redox health of body whose imbalance has been well proven to cause many health complications. The impact of yoga on neurodegenerative diseases have revealed that it reverses memory loss, reduce anxiety, depression and stress, the biological indicators of disease. However, most studies have several limitations and therefore further research into yoga is needed to validate these findings.
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2020 Aug 25
Yogavahini Foundation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Personalized Yoga Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis: Effect on Symptom Management and Quality of Life
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32841325/

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This study aimed to assess the feasibility of personalized yoga therapy intervention in a private setting and its effect on quality of life (QOL), sleep quality, and symptom relief among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). A single-group pre- and post-experimental study was conducted among 10 members of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of India between December 2017 and April 2018. At baseline and during follow-up, QOL, sleep quality, symptoms, and pain were assessed using the Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, MS Symptom Checklist, and visual analogue scale, respectively. The intervention comprised 12 private customized yoga sessions of 1 hour duration and three group sessions, all spread over 3-months. Patient feedback and direct observations by the yoga therapist we re documented at each session. Ten patients (seven female, three male, age 31-52 years) were enrolled in the yoga intervention; seven completed 8-12 sessions, and three completed fewer than 5 sessions. Therapist-to-patient ratio was 1:2. All domains except sexual function showed clinically significant improvement in QOL scores. Statistically significant improvement was found in social function (p = 0.014) and change in health status (p = 0.029) scores after the intervention. Although there was improvement in pain and sleep quality, these changes were not statistically significant. Patients reported improvement in symptoms with practice of yoga alongside lifestyle changes. The study supports the feasibility of this 3-month yoga intervention for patients with MS. Studies with larger sample sizes are required to confirm our findings.
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2020 Aug 24
Graduate School of Health Sciences, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey; Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkey
A comparative study of the effects of yoga and clinical Pilates training on walking, cognition, respiratory functions, and quality of life in persons with multiple sclerosis: A quasi-experimental study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32855074/

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Objective: The purpose was to investigate the effects of yoga and clinical Pilates training on walking, respiratory muscle strength, cognition, and quality of life and compare the effects of two popular exercise methods in persons with multiple sclerosis (pwMS).

Methods: Twenty-eight pwMS (Pilates group = 16, yoga group = 12) received the program once a week for eight weeks in addition to home exercises. At baseline and the end of the training, participants underwent assessments. The outcome measures were walking speed, mobility, balance confidence, respiratory muscle strength, cognition, and quality of life.

Results: Following the program, there was no significant difference in mobility (p = 0.482), perceived walking quality (p = 0.325), respiratory muscle strength (maximum inspiratory pressure: p = 0.263, maximum expiratory pressure: p = 0.866), and cognition (Symbol Digit Modalities Test: p = 0.324, California Verbal Learning Test-II: p = 0.514, Brief Visuospatial Memory Test-Revised: p = 0.279) between the two groups. Improvements were higher in balance confidence (p = 0.006), walking speed (p = 0.004), and quality of life (p = 0.019) in the clinical Pilates group compared to the yoga group.

Conclusion: This study showed positive effects in walking and respiratory aspects in pwMS who received yoga and clinical Pilates training. Pilates training was superior in improving walking speed, quality of life, and balance confidence compared to yoga training.
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Winter 2020
Dep. of Health and Exercise Science, Appalachian State University, Boone, US
Does a Medical Therapeutic Yoga Group Intervention Remediate Impairments Commonly Found in People with Multiple Sclerosis? A Pilot Study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33259568/


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Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system resulting in varied physical and cognitive deficits that often contribute to changes in postural control as well as decreased self-efficacy and lower perceived quality of life. One intervention often recommended for the control of MS symptoms is rehabilitation. While rehabilitation is often effective, it is traditionally delivered in a unidisciplinary manner in private-session format. This pilot study presents the use of a biopsychosocial interdisciplinary group yoga intervention to improve postural control, self-efficacy, and quality of life in individuals living with MS.

Methods: This pilot study examined 15 subjects who participated in a 5-week prospective Medical Therapeutic Yoga (MTY) program designed for individuals diagnosed with MS. Pre and post-testing was completed.

Results: The participants demonstrated improvements in overall balance (t(14)=3.42, p=0.004), dual-tasking (t(13)=2.30, p=0.034), dynamic gait (T(14)=-2.311, p=0.021), reactive balance (T(114)=-2.157, p=0.031), and self-efficacy (t(12)=3.40, p=0.006).

Conclusions: MTY offers a biopsychosocial framework to provide integrative interdisciplinary care across disciplines. In this pilot investigation, postural control and feelings of self-efficacy improved. This modality of rehabilitation warrants further investigation.
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