EFFECTS OF A YOGA INTERVENTION ON ADULTS WITH LOWER LIMB OSTEOARTHRITIS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

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 Keywords: Physical Function, Pain, Exercise Self-efficacy, Exercise Intention, Social Support for Exercise.
INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis associated with joint pain, tenderness and stiffness as major clinical symptoms (Felson et al., 1987). These symptoms in older adults [...]