Effect of integrated Yoga and Physical therapy on audiovisual reaction time, anxiety and depression in patients with chronic multiple sclerosis: a pilot study

Chobe, Shivaji; Bhargav, Hemant; Nagarathna, Raghuram; Garner, C.

doi:10.1515/jcim-2015-0105

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“…For participants with osteoarthritis, participation in a twice-weekly 8-week, “sit ‘n’ fit” yoga program resulted in improvements in depression symptoms compared to an attention control group 101. A pilot trial evaluating the utility of yoga plus intensive physical therapy for individuals with multiple sclerosis found improvements in depressive symptoms when using the same scale as the present study (HADS-D) 102. In addition, a pilot RCT evaluating the impact of an innovative yoga program consisting of classical breath exercises, relaxation, and meditation for individuals with Guillain–Barré syndrome found improvements in depressive symptoms for individuals randomized to the yoga group compared to individuals receiving standard rehabilitation program, as measured by the HADS-D 103.…”

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Evaluation of a specialized yoga program for persons with a spinal cord injury: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Curtis¹,

Hitzig²,

Bechsgaard³

et al. 2017

JPR

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ObjectivesThe purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of a specialized yoga program for individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI) on pain, psychological, and mindfulness variables.Materials and methodsParticipants with SCI (n=23) were outpatients or community members affiliated with a rehabilitation hospital. Participants were randomized to an Iyengar yoga (IY; n=11) group or to a 6-week wait-list control (WLC; n=12) group. The IY group participated in a twice-weekly 6-week seated IY program; the WLC group participated in the same yoga program, after the IY group’s yoga program had ended. Pain, psychological, and mindfulness measures were collected at two time points for both groups (within 1–2 weeks before and after program 1 and at a third time point for the WLC group (within 1 week after program 2).ResultsLinear mixed-effect growth models were conducted to evaluate the main effects of group at T2 (postintervention), controlling for T1 (preintervention) scores. T2 depression scores were lower (F1,18=6.1, P<0.05) and T2 self-compassion scores higher (F1,18=6.57, P< 0.05) in the IY group compared to the WLC group. To increase sample size and power, the two groups were combined and analyzed across time by comparing pre- and postintervention scores. Main effects of time were found for depression scores, (F1,14.83=6.62, P<0.05), self-compassion, (F1,16.6=4.49, P<0.05), mindfulness (F1,16.79=5.42, P<0.05), mindful observing (F1,19.82=5.06, P<0.05), and mindful nonreactivity, (F1,16.53=4.92, P<0.05), all showing improvement after the intervention.DiscussionThe results indicated that a specialized 6-week yoga intervention reduced depressive symptoms and increased self-compassion in individuals with SCI, and may also have fostered greater mindfulness.

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Evaluation of a specialized yoga program for persons with a spinal cord injury: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Curtis¹,

Hitzig²,

Bechsgaard³

et al. 2017

JPR

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“…10 Many studies, as well as the meta-analysis, have obtained the effectiveness of yoga in patients with MS in reducing the level of depression, pain, pathological fatigue, bladder dysfunction, postural disorders, and improvement in the quality of life and mobility. 2,[11][12][13][14] The safety and efficiency of yoga compared to the non-exercise group of patients are demonstrated in a variety of studies ranging in duration from 8 weeks to 6 months. [15][16][17] Currently, yoga is often even more accessible to a wide range of patients as a method of rehabilitation compared to PT, conducted only in specialized medical centers.…”

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Yoga vs Physical Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis: Results of Randomized Controlled Trial and the Training Protocol

Lysogorskaia¹,

Ivanov²,

Mendalieva³

et al. 2023

Annals of Neurosciences

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Background Yoga originated in the territory of modern India more than 3,000 years ago uses techniques for working with the musculoskeletal system, cardiorespiratory system, and attention. Currently, the effectiveness and safety of yoga in patients with various neurological disorders, including multiple sclerosis (MS), is of interest to many scientists and clinicians. Purpose The main aim of this study is to examine the effect of yoga on symptoms and quality of life in patients with MS vs physical therapy (exercise therapy) and no exercise. Methods The patients were randomly assigned to three groups (yoga, physical therapy (PT), or waiting list). After 12 weeks of regular exercises (or the absence of them), the effect of yoga and PT on the functional status and quality of life of patients were evaluated. The data were collected during the patients’ two visits to the study center – before the start of the study and at the end of the 12-week period. The in-person examination included a doctor’s assessment of the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire, the fatigue scale, the Berg balance scale, and the 6-min walking test. Results A total of 36 patients finished the clinical study: thirty women and six men. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of improvement in MS symptoms as measured by the balance, walking test, and fatigue scales. However, in the analysis of eight criteria of SF-36 quality-of-life questionnaire by the covariation analysis, statistically significant differences were found in favor of the yoga group in terms of physical functioning (PF) ( p = .003), life activity (VT) ( p < .001), mental health (MH) ( p = 013), and social functioning (SF) ( p = .028). Conclusions Thus, regular yoga classes under the guidance of qualified staff are a promising method of non-drug rehabilitation of patients with MS with motor disorders.

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“…[ 5 ] A combination of yoga practices including physical postures ( asanas ), voluntarily regulated breathing ( pranayamas ), meditation, and lectures on yoga philosophy were given to 11 persons (six females) diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. [ 6 ] Yoga practice sessions were for 5 h a day, for 5 days a week, for 3 weeks. The auditory and VRT and levels of anxiety were assessed at baseline and after 3 weeks.…”

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Changes in reaction time after yoga bellows-type breathing in healthy female volunteers

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Background:Previously, yoga bellows-type breathing (bhastrika pranayama) reduced reaction time (RT) or reduced anticipatory responses in male participants or a mixed group of male and female participants.Aims:The present study as a control trial aimed to assess the effects of yoga bellows-type breathing on RT in females exclusively.Methods:The sample consisted of 25 healthy females, aged between 19 and 32 years (group mean ± standard deviation, 22.8 ± 3.5 years). All of them had prior minimum experience of yoga including yoga bellows-type breathing of 12 months. The RT was assessed in each participant before and after three randomized sessions differed in the intervention given held on three separate days. The sessions were (i) YOGA bellows-type breathing or bhastrika pranayama(BHK), (ii) Breath awareness (BAW), and (iii) Sitting quietly (CTL) as a control session. The duration of the intervention was 18 min, and the participants were assessed for RT before and after the intervention.Results:Repeated measures ANOVA, post hoc tests with Bonferroni adjusted showed that the time taken to obtain a correct response reduced significantly after 18 min of BAW (P < 0.05) and CTL (P < 0.05). However, no changes were seen in the RT after BHK.Conclusions:The results suggest that different interventions may optimize performance in tasks requiring attention in females compared to males.

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Effect of integrated Yoga and Physical therapy on audiovisual reaction time, anxiety and depression in patients with chronic multiple sclerosis: a pilot study

Abstract: This pilot project suggests utility of IYP intervention for improving audiovisual reaction times and psychological health in chronic MS patients. In future, randomized controlled trials with larger sample size should be performed to confirm these findings.

Cited by 9 publications

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Evaluation of a specialized yoga program for persons with a spinal cord injury: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Evaluation of a specialized yoga program for persons with a spinal cord injury: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Yoga vs Physical Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis: Results of Randomized Controlled Trial and the Training Protocol

Changes in reaction time after yoga bellows-type breathing in healthy female volunteers

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