Yoga For Arthritis

What is Yoga for Arthritis?
Backed by years of research, Yoga for Arthritis combines ancient practices and modern medical research to improve arthritis symptoms for those living with arthritis. Medical research has shown that yoga can have several physical and psychological benefits. These include increased strength, flexibility, balance and a greater ability to relax and manage stress. Yoga can help people to breathe more efficiently, and reduce anxiety or depression. It can also improve positive feelings, increase energy, and reduce the symptoms of many chronic disorders. 

Research Articles and Studies About  Yoga and Arthritis:

• Characteristics of Clients Seeking Yoga Therapy in a University-Based Student Clinic

• Trends in the Use of Complementary Health Approaches Among Adults: United States
  2002-2012  Clarke, T. C., Black, L. I., Stussman, B. J., Barnes, P. M., & Nahin, R.L.  National Health Statistics Report, 2, 2015, 67

• Pain, Anxiety, and Negative Outcome Expectations for Activity: Do Negative Psychological Profiles Differ Between the Inactive and Active?
  Gyurcsik, N. C., Cary, M. A., Sessford, J. D., et al., Arthritis Care & Research 1,2015 67(1); 58–64

• Rheumatoid Arthritis:A Case for Personalized Healthcare?
  Karsdal1, M. A., Bay-Jensen, A-C., Henriksen1, K., et al., Arthritis Care & Research 09,2014 66(9);1273-1280

• Association of Exercise Therapy and Reduction of Pain Sensitivity in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Henriksen, M., Klokker, L., Graven-Nielsen, T., et al., Arthritis Care & Research 10,2014; 66(12): 1836-43

• The benefits of yoga for rheumatoid arthritis: results of a preliminary, structured 8-week program
  Badsha H, Chhabra, V, Leibman, C. et al., Rheumatology International, 29(12), 2009, 1417-1421

• Improvement in hand grip strength in normal volunteers and rheumatoid arthritis patients following yoga training.
  Dash M, Telles S., Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2001; 45(3):355-360

• Neuroprotective effects of yoga practice: age-, experience-, and frequency-dependent plasticity
  Villemure C1, Čeko M2, Cotton VA2, Bushnell MC3, Front Hum Neurosci. 2015 May 12;9:281