Feasibility of a yoga intervention to decrease pain in older women: a randomized controlled pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A significant proportion of older women suffer from chronic pain, which can decrease quality of life. The objective of this pilot randomized study was to evaluate the feasibility of a flow-restorative yoga intervention designed to decrease pain and related outcomes among women aged 60 or older.

Methods

Flow-restorative yoga classes were held twice weekly for 1 hour and led by a certified yoga instructor. Participants randomized to the intervention group attended the yoga classes for 12 weeks and received supplemental materials for at-home practice. Those randomized to the control group were asked to maintain their normal daily routine. Feasibility was evaluated using recruitment and retention rates, class and home practice adherence rates, and participant satisfac

SUBMITTER: Seguin-Fowler R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7552447 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature