Yoga for managing knee osteoarthritis in older women: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common problem in older women that is associated with pain and disabilities. Although yoga is recommended as an exercise intervention to manage arthritis, there is limited evidence documenting its effectiveness, with little known about its long term benefits. This study's aims were to assess the feasibility and potential efficacy of a Hatha yoga exercise program in managing OA-related symptoms in older women with knee OA.

Methods

Eligible participants (N=36; mean age 72 years) were randomly assigned to 8-week yoga program involving group and home-based sessions or wait-list control. The yoga intervention program was developed by a group of yoga experts (N=5). The primary outcome was the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthri

SUBMITTER: Cheung C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4038088 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature