Effect of integrated approach of yoga therapy on physical function, balance, and quality of life in osteoarthritis

Abstract

Background: Osteoarthritis is a big problem all over the world especially in women and is a leading cause of pain and disability in most countries worldwide. Objective: To study the efficacy of IAYT on physical functions, Quality of Life, and balance in patients suffering from osteoarthritis. Methods: Design: Total Single group pre-post study Setting: Study was conducted on thirty-six participants with OA in residential health care centre, Bangalore, India, between the periods of November 2014 to February 2015. Intervention: IAYT combines the practices intended to act physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual level and includes yoga postures, breathing exercise, internal cleansing techniques, meditation, national correction, counseling and devotional sessions along with Naturopathy, Physiotherapy, and Ayurveda for one week.