New research suggests that yoga is a safe and effective way of exercise for those who are suffering from arthritis, Medical Daily reported.
The study was conducted by analyzing and examining the information of 75 people who are experiencing osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. The subjects were randomly designated to attend in yoga classes twice a week for almost eight straight weeks. They were also tasked to have a home-based practice session once a week.
The physical and metal conditions of the participants were then examined by the researches before and after the yoga session. The results showed that arthritis patients who practiced yoga improved their physical health up to 20 percent. Also, those who perform the said physical and mental discipline have enhanced their everyday tasks because of the improvements on their moods and energy levels.
Dr. Susan J. Bartlett, the lead author of the study stated to Medical Daily the implication of their result.
"The big message is that all people with arthritis need to be physically active, yet individuals with arthritis are less active than their peers," said by the adjunct associate professor of medicine at John Hopkins and at the same time the associate professor at McGill University.
According to a certain statistic, one of every five adults under 65 years of age are experiencing arthritis, making the joint to disorder which the primary cause of the disability. Symptoms of arthritis includes joint inflammation and pain which will affect the body motion of the patient.
On the other hand, some health professionals questioned the safety of the arthritis patients practicing yoga. They said that some yoga poses which require flexibility may be tough for the patients.
To ensure safety, it was recommended for the participants to have the approval of their doctors before doing the exercise. Experienced yoga therapists should also be hired as instructors to have a safe yoga session.
