Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy
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Saskia Subramanian

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• Research Article
  “Now I see a brighter day”: expectations and perceived benefits of an Iyengar yoga intervention for young patients with rheumatoid arthritis
  Author(s): Subhadra Evans, Mona Moieni, Saskia Subramanian, Jennie C. I. Tsao, Beth Sternlieb and Lonnie K. Zeltzer Subhadra Evans, Mona Moieni, Saskia Subramanian, Jennie C. I. Tsao, Beth Sternlieb and Lonnie K. Zeltzer
  
  Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of joints and associated fatigue, deteriorated range of motion, and impaired psychosocial functioning. Young adults with RA are at a particular risk for compromised health-related quality of life, and there is a need for safe, effective complementary treatment in addition to traditional medical approaches. The aim of the present study was to use face-to-face participant interviews, conducted before and after an Iyengar yoga (IY) program, to examine mechanisms through which yoga may be beneficial to young adults with RA. This pilot study utilized a single-arm design where all participants received the intervention. Classes were taught twice per week (1.5 hours each) for 6 weeks by an IY teacher qualified in therapeutics. Interview themes included participants' baseline expectations about yoga and viewpoint.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7595.1000101

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