Open AccessA randomized controlled pilot study of the therapeutic effects of yoga in people with Parkinson′s disease
Author(s) -
Neena Sharma,
Kristin Robbins,
Kathleen Wagner,
Yvonne Colgrove
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
international journal of yoga/international journal of yoga
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2231-2714
pISSN - 0973-6131
DOI - 10.4103/0973-6131.146070
Subject(s) - medicine , physical therapy , quality of life (healthcare) , mood , randomized controlled trial , parkinson's disease , hatha yoga , rating scale , depression (economics) , dementia , disease , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychology , psychiatry , developmental psychology , nursing , economics , macroeconomics
Exercise can be beneficial for cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal or neurological systems, and other factors including mood, and may be beneficial in reducing fall risks, dementia and variables associated with quality of life (QOL). Parkinson's disease (PD) produces progressive motor and cognitive deterioration that may leave those inflicted unable to participate in standard exercise programs. Alternative forms of exercise such as yoga may be successful in improving physical function, QOL and physiological variables for overall well-being.