Evidence based effects of yoga in neurological disorders

Mooventhan, A; Nivethitha, L

doi:10.1016/j.jocn.2017.05.012

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“…Yoga has been shown to be beneficial in neurological disorders, pain, and diabetes in multiple studies, but RCTs in neuropathy have been rare. 150 The practice of yogic postures for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) has been shown to be superior to splinting or no intervention in 1 RCT showing improved pain and grip strength in the treatment group. 151 Another study randomized 120 diabetic patients to 6 months of a comprehensive yogic breathing program in addition to standard therapy of diet and exercise.…”

Section: Movement-based Therapiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Integrative neuromuscular medicine: Neuropathy and neuropathic pain: Consider the alternatives

Rowin

2019

Muscle and Nerve

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Complementary and alternative treatment modalities are commonly utilized by patients for neuropathy and neuropathic pain due to perceived lack of benefit from conventional medical treatment. As the association between metabolic syndrome and neuropathy is increasingly recognized, diet and lifestyle interventions are becoming important components in the management of neuropathy. Progress in the understanding of the gut–immune interaction highlights the role the gut microbiome and inflammation plays in the modulation of neuropathy and neuropathic pain. Evidence for nutritional interventions, exercise, supplements, acupuncture, and mindfulness‐based practices in the treatment of neuropathic pain is encouraging. This article reviews the available evidence to support the safe use of complementary and alternative treatments for commonly encountered conditions associated with neuropathy and neuropathic pain. Muscle Nerve 60: 124–136, 2019

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Section: Movement-based Therapiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Integrative neuromuscular medicine: Neuropathy and neuropathic pain: Consider the alternatives

Rowin

2019

Muscle and Nerve

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“…Moreover, the impact of silver Yoga on aged population with dementia has shown promising results on mental health, which includes decrease in behavioral and depressive behaviors [96]. Thus, these studies, which report positive results, suggest that it could be used as a promising tool for various cognition-related disorders [97].…”

Section: Disease Management By Lifestyle Modifications and Integrativmentioning

confidence: 96%

Effectiveness of Yoga as the Public Health Intervention Module in the Management of Diabetes and Diabetes Associated Dementia in South East Asia: A Narrative Review

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Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is widely spread in South Asian (ASEAN) and Indian sub-continent. The increasing healthcare costs of DM can be prevented in the developing world by improved public healthcare interventions. Modifiable risk factors of DM like sedentary lifestyle, obesity, and stressful conditions are associated with its progression; however, the epidemiological data collected by Public Institutions are limited. Summary: A review of published literature describing geographic distribution of DM and associated dementia in South Asian region, particularly India, was conducted with the purpose of assessing the feasibility and challenges associated with the Yoga-based risk reduction. PubMed and Google Scholar databases were searched for DM and dementia-related articles by using a combination of keywords: Diabetes, Diabetes related Dementia Southeast Asia, Pre-diabetes, Yoga, lifestyle modification, Dementia and Exercise. The epidemiological data generated from these diseases have not prompted to any major public health policies. Yoga can be a cost-effective intervention for the prevention of Type 2 DM (T2DM) and its associated cognitive decline when detected early. If nationwide intervention of Yoga is brought about by the state, its integration in health care will become more meaningful and acceptable. Key Message: Studies suggest that Yoga and change in lifestyle can modify the health risks associated with T2DM and associated dementia if it is mainstreamed with the public health initiative of Ayushman Bharat scheme.

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“…Various neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease [120] and neuropsychiatric diseases, such as depression [121,122], anxiety disorder [123], post-traumatic stress disorder [124] and schizophrenia [125] lead to structural shrinkage of the hippocampus. In this context, several studies have pointed the positive impact of Hatha Yoga on symptoms in neurological disorders [13,[126][127][128][129].…”

Section: Clinical Contributionmentioning

confidence: 99%

10-Week Hatha Yoga Increases Right Hippocampal Density Compared to Active and Passive Control Groups: A Controlled Structural cMRI Study

Garner¹,

Reith²,

Krick³

2019

J Neuroimaging Psychiatry Neurol

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Background:The current study was designed to evaluate potential Yoga specific changes of brain structure in comparison with an active sport group and a passive control group. Materials and Methods:We conducted a longitudinal structural MRI study to investigate changes in gray matter (GM) density following a Yoga intervention. In order to check the repeatability of the results two data acquisition periods (cohorts) with the same study design were done. Yoga naive subjects (n = 19/n = 20) received a Yoga intervention once a week for 75 minutes over a period of 10 weeks. Control groups included active sport subjects (n = 10/n = 22) and passive subjects (n = 17/n = 14). All participants could choose their group assignment by their own preference. A longitudinal and group comparison was done by voxelbased-morphometric analyses before and after the intervention. In addition, blood pressure was taken before and after the study period as a controlling instrument. Finally, the results of the two cohorts were reported into a comprising data set for a general conclusion on Yoga effects. Results:Initially, hippocampal GM density in the Yoga group was significantly lower than in both control groups already before the intervention. It was equally and independently present in both cohorts. The longitudinal MRI measurements showed a significant increase in the right hippocampal GM density as a specific effect of the Hatha Yoga intervention. Coincidentally, the blood pressure measurement detected a significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the Yoga group but not in the sport or passive group. Conclusions:Various neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases as well as long lasting stress lead to structural shrinkage of the hippocampal GM. In contrast, stress reduction was shown to be associated with an increase in the hippocampal GM density. The Yoga specific effect in this study can be considered as positive impact on both stress management and its underlying neural structure. These effects have been already proven in prevention and therapy of neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases. The Yoga-induced stress reduction can be furthermore supported by the findings of blood pressure reduction. Blood pressure is well known as an indirect indicator for stress reduction. Since the GM density was detected lower in the two Yoga cohorts twice compared to both control groups, one may postulate a pre-existing but unconscious higher stress vulnerability when voluntarily deciding for the Yoga intervention.

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Evidence based effects of yoga in neurological disorders

Cited by 77 publications

References 81 publications

Integrative neuromuscular medicine: Neuropathy and neuropathic pain: Consider the alternatives

Integrative neuromuscular medicine: Neuropathy and neuropathic pain: Consider the alternatives

Effectiveness of Yoga as the Public Health Intervention Module in the Management of Diabetes and Diabetes Associated Dementia in South East Asia: A Narrative Review

10-Week Hatha Yoga Increases Right Hippocampal Density Compared to Active and Passive Control Groups: A Controlled Structural cMRI Study

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