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Role Of Integrated Approach Of Yoga Therapy In The Management Of Osteoporosis

Published:24 Jan 2012
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Bali Yogitha1*, Ebnezar john2, Raghuram3, Nagarathna4, R Rangaji4

1 1.surgeon and yoga therapist,Ebnezar Orthopedic Centre, Bangalore.

2 2. Consultant Orthopedic surgeon Ebnezar Orthopedic Centre, Parimala Specialty Hospital,Bangalore.

3 3. Dean, Division of Yoga and Life-Sciences Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation (SVYASA). Bengaluru, India

4 4. Yoga therapist, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation (SVYASA).

Corresponding Author:Bali Yogitha

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Conclusion

Exercise group has shown a significant difference in physical functioning component of SF-36. Yoga group has shown a significant change in STAI Form 1 and 2, in SF-36 pain component and visual pain scale. Exercise has shown significant change in physical functioning and pain components of SF-36 and visual pain scale. The study hints that yoga can be a good tool to handle the anxiety levels which forms an important part of management of this particular disease.

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OsteoporosisYoga

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Yogitha, B., john, E., Raghuram, Nagarathna, & Rangaji, R. (2012). Role Of Integrated Approach Of Yoga Therapy In The Management Of Osteoporosis. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 2(1). https://doi.org/v2-i1-05

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