Effects of a Yoga Intervention on Adults with Lower Limb Osteoarthritis: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors

  • Susan Zacharia, PhD
  • E. Laurette Taylor, PhD
  • Paul W. Branscum, PhD, RD
  • Marshall K. Cheney, PhD
  • Craig W. Hofford, PhD
  • Michael Crowson, PhD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2018.60

Keywords:

Physical Function, Pain, Exercise Self-efficacy, Exercise Intention, Social Support for Exercise

Abstract

This study investigated the effectiveness of a yoga exercise and relapse prevention program on physical health outcomes, predictors of exercise and exercise adherence in adults aged 40-64 years with osteoarthritis. A yoga intervention was first implemented to all the participants, and then participants were randomized into one of two conditions: a relapse prevention program, which provided continued encouragement and guidance for practicing yoga, and a control group. Results (two-way repeated measures ANOVA) indicated that participation in the yoga intervention significantly improved pain (P<0.001), physical function (P<0.001) and physical activity levels (P=0.003), but the relapse prevention interven-
tion provided no added benefit.

Published

2020-11-13

How to Cite

Zacharia, S., Taylor, E. L., Branscum, P. W., Cheney, M. K., Hofford, C. W., & Crowson, M. (2020). Effects of a Yoga Intervention on Adults with Lower Limb Osteoarthritis: a Randomized Controlled Trial. American Journal of Health Studies, 33(2). https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2018.60

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