Yoga's Impact on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Author Information
Author(s): Telles Shirley, Naveen Kalkuni V, Gaur Vaishali, Balkrishna Acharya
Primary Institution: Patanjali Research Foundation, Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar, India
Hypothesis
Does a one week yoga program improve function and reduce severity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
Conclusion
A brief intensive yoga program was beneficial in reducing disability and improving functionality in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants showed reduced disability scores and improved hand grip strength after one week of yoga.
- Male participants alone showed a significant increase in bilateral hand grip strength.
- The rheumatoid factor levels decreased significantly after the yoga program.
Takeaway
Doing yoga for a week can help people with arthritis feel better and move easier.
Methodology
Participants were assessed before and after a one week yoga program, measuring disability, hand grip strength, and rheumatoid factor levels.
Potential Biases
Participants self-selected for the yoga program, which may introduce bias in the outcomes.
Limitations
The study lacked a control group and was self-selected, which may influence the results.
Participant Demographics
Sixty-four participants, average age 46.5 years, with 47 females and 17 males.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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