Does Yoga Have a Role in Schizophrenia Management?

Govindaraj, Ramajayam; Varambally, Shivarama; Rao, Naren P.; Venkatasubramanian, Ganesan; Gangadhar, Bangalore N.

doi:10.1007/s11920-020-01199-4

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“…Further literature reviews emphasize the positive effects of physical activity on the treatment of schizophrenia 11 . Specifically, research suggests that yoga, as a mind–body practice, may offer various potential benefits for individuals with schizophrenia 22 , and there is support for the positive effects of aerobic exercise on addressing cognitive deficits in schizophrenia treatment 23 . Meta-analysis studies further confirm that physical activity helps alleviate depressive symptoms and increases the level of physical activity in patients 24 , 25 .…”

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Comparative efficacy of different types of exercise modalities on psychiatric symptomatology in patients with schizophrenia: a systematic review with network meta-analysis

Cui,

Liu,

Liang

et al. 2024

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This network meta-analysis investigated the effects of 8 types of physical exercises on treating positive symptoms, negative symptoms, general psychopathology, and the Positive And Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total score in patients with schizophrenia. The methods adhered to PRISMA guidelines and used the Cochrane risk of bias tool for quality assessment, and Stata software for data analysis. Data were sourced from PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane database up to August 15, 2023, following PICOS principles. A total of 25 studies including 1441 participants were analyzed. Results showed that resistance exercise seems to be effective for improving positive symptoms, while Yoga was more effective for negative symptoms. Low-intensity aerobic exercise was optimal for general psychopathology, and Yoga was effective in improving the PANSS total score. The study concluded that yoga and aerobic exercise demonstrated superior performance, but the impact of exercise on patients with schizophrenia is also influenced by individual factors and intervention dosages. Therefore, a pre-assessment of patients considering factors such as interests, hobbies, and physical capabilities is crucial for selecting appropriate exercise modalities.

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