Yoga Training Has Positive Effects on Postural Balance and Its Influence on Activities of Daily Living in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study

Oliveira, Gerson de Lima; Tavares, Maria da Consolação Cunha Gomes Fernandes; Oliveira, Jane Domingues de Faria; Rodrigues, Marcos Rojo; Santaella, Danilo Forghieri

doi:10.1016/j.explore.2016.06.005

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“…We included 31 RCTs, with a total of 904 subjects in all of the studies combined. Interventions in the control group included Pilates training (seven studies) [ 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 ], whole-body vibration training (three studies) [ 31 , 32 , 33 ], aquatic training (two studies) [ 34 , 35 ], yoga training (two studies) [ 36 , 37 ], aerobic training (eight studies) [ 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 ], resistance training (three studies) [ 46 , 47 , 48 ], and virtual reality training (five studies) [ 43 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 ]. Sixteen studies were from Asia, four studies were from the Americas, and eleven studies were from Europe.…”

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Effects of Different Exercise Therapies on Balance Function and Functional Walking Ability in Multiple Sclerosis Disease Patients—A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Hao

Zhang

Chen

2022

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The objective of this research is to assess the effects of seven different exercise therapies (aquatic exercise, aerobic exercise, yoga, Pilates, virtual reality exercise, whole-body vibration exercise, and resistance exercise) on the balance function and functional walking ability of multiple sclerosis disease patients. Materials and Methods: The effects of different exercise interventions on the balance function and functional walking ability in people with multiple sclerosis were assessed by searching five databases: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and CNKI; only randomized controlled trials were included. The included studies were assessed for risk of bias using the Cochrane assessment tool. Results: The RCTs were collected between the initial date of the electronic databases’ creation and May 2022. We included 31 RCTs with 904 patients. The results of the collected data analysis showed that yoga can significantly improve patients’ BBS scores (SUCRA = 79.7%) and that aquatic exercise can significantly decrease patients’ TUG scores (SUCRA = 78.8%). Conclusion: Based on the network meta-analysis, we suggest that although each type of exercise is useful, yoga, virtual reality training, and aerobic training are more effective in improving the balance function of people with MS; aquatic exercise, virtual reality training, and aerobic training are more effective in improving the functional walking ability of people with MS.

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Effects of Different Exercise Therapies on Balance Function and Functional Walking Ability in Multiple Sclerosis Disease Patients—A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Hao

Zhang

Chen

2022

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“…Qigong exercises can reduce pain, improve functional abilities (postural stability, muscular strength, flexibility) and help KOA patients maintain normal life activities (18)(19)(20)(21)(22). Baduanjin Qigong (BD), one of traditional Chinese Qigong exercise (Tai Chi, Wuqinxi, and Liuzijue) therapies (23,24), has a great emphasis on mind-body integration; slow body movements along with musculoskeletal stretching should be coordinated with deep breathing, physical relaxation, and mental concentration, leading to a deep state of meditative therapy (25,26).…”

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The Effects of Baduanjin Qigong on Postural Stability, Proprioception, and Symptoms of Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Simpson

Yang

et al. 2020

Front. Med.

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Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a common disease affecting a large number of old individuals worldwide. This study aimed to explore the effects of Baduanjin Qigong in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Methods: Fifty participants with knee osteoarthritis were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 25) or a control group (n = 25). Participants in the experimental group received Baduanjin Qigong training for 12 weeks, with three sessions per week lasting 40 min per session. Participants in the control group did not receive any additional physical training. All of participants completed outcome (proprioception, postural stability, and functional ability) assessments at three time points (baseline, Week 8, 12). Results: Proprioception and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index function were statistically improved at eighth and 12th week of the intervention in the Baduanjin Qigong group (p < 0.05), while the control group did not have any significant changes. For postural stability at the anterior-posterior direction with eyes closed, Baduanjin Qigong group showed significant improvement compared to controls after the 12 weeks of intervention (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Regular Baduanjin Qigong practice helped the improvement of knee joint proprioception and postural stability, and reduction of pain, stiffness, and functional impairments of old adults with knee osteoarthritis. Well-designed randomized controlled trials with long-term assessment are needed. The trial was registered in Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR-IOR-16010042). URL: http://www.chictr.org.cn/hvshowproject. aspx?id=10550.

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“…However, yoga did not promote the pain, balance, and physical status of these patients[ 84 ]. A pilot study on 12 patients suffering from MS has suggested that various yoga trainings for 6 mo may lead to a significant improvement in postural balance and daily physical activities[ 85 ].…”

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“…A significant improvement in balance, gait, fatigue, walking speed, and step length has been reported in 18 patients with relapsing-remitting MS after a 12-wk yoga training[ 90 ]. Yoga intervention has also exerted a beneficial role on improvements of postural balance and reduction of the influence of postural balance impairment during daily activities in patients diagnosed with MS after yoga practice for 6 mo[ 85 ]. A meta-analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials with overall 693 patients with MS who trained with different forms of yoga has revealed a significant improvement of fatigue but no effects on the overall quality of life, sexual function, and psychosocial condition[ 91 ].…”

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Therapeutic role of yoga in neuropsychological disorders

Nourollahimoghadam¹,

Gorji²,

Gorji³

et al. 2021

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Yoga is considered a widely-used approach for health conservation and can be adopted as a treatment modality for a plethora of medical conditions, including neurological and psychological disorders. Hence, we reviewed relevant articles entailing various neurological and psychological disorders and gathered data on how yoga exerts positive impacts on patients with a diverse range of disorders, including its modulatory effects on brain bioelectrical activities, neurotransmitters, and synaptic plasticity. The role of yoga practice as an element of the treatment of several neuropsychological diseases was evaluated based on these findings.

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Yoga Training Has Positive Effects on Postural Balance and Its Influence on Activities of Daily Living in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study

Cited by 23 publications

References 33 publications

Effects of Different Exercise Therapies on Balance Function and Functional Walking Ability in Multiple Sclerosis Disease Patients—A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Effects of Different Exercise Therapies on Balance Function and Functional Walking Ability in Multiple Sclerosis Disease Patients—A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

The Effects of Baduanjin Qigong on Postural Stability, Proprioception, and Symptoms of Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Therapeutic role of yoga in neuropsychological disorders

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