Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy

Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy
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ISSN: 2157-7595

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David Sibbritt

Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM), University of Technology, Australia

Biography

Professor David Sibbritt is Head of the School of Public Health and also the Director of the Australian Centre for Public and Population Health Research (ACPPHR) at UTS. David is a Professor of Epidemiology who focuses on chronic diseases and, in particular, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. David has also extensively researched women's health and health and wellbeing more generally.

Publications

  • Research Article   
    The use of yoga for chronic health conditions: Results from the Australian 45 and Up Study
    Author(s): Sridhar Maddela*, Jane Frawley, Jon Adams and David Sibbritt

    Background: Unprecedented changes to the structure of the Australian population are predicted for the near future, with adults over the age of 65 years estimated to increase by around 50% in the next 15-20 years. The prevalence of chronic diseases among the older adult population is high. In recent years, yoga is being utilised as a means of promoting physical, psychological and social well-being. However, the extent of yoga utilisation among the middle to older aged women in Australia remains unclear. Methods: Data were obtained via a survey of 1,925 women aged 45 years and over living in (State of) New South Wales, Australia diagnosed with asthma, depression, diabetes, osteoarthritis and/or osteoporosis, randomly selected from the 45 and Up Study participants. Results: Consultation with a yoga instructor (3.4%) and self-practiced yoga (4.8%) specifically for chronic illness was rela.. View More»
    DOI: 10.35248/2157-7595.2020.10.301

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