Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy
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Borko Jovanovic

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• Research Article
  Yoga Versus Resistance Training in Mild to Moderate Severity Parkinsons Disease: A 12-Week Pilot Study
  Author(s): Danny Bega, Jill Stein, Cindy Zadikoff, Tanya Simuni, David Victorson, Melinda Ring, Borko Jovanovic and Daniel M. Corcos Danny Bega, Jill Stein, Cindy Zadikoff, Tanya Simuni, David Victorson, Melinda Ring, Borko Jovanovic and Daniel M. Corcos
  
   Background: Yoga is a mind-body intervention which may address the motor and non-motor needs of patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Objective: Explore the safety and feasibility of a 12-week biweekly course of Iyengar yoga in patients with PD, and collect pilot data on efficacy compared to resistance exercise. Method: Prospective randomized controlled single blinded study in patients with mild to moderate PD. Participants selected an urban or suburban site, and was randomized 1:1 to yoga or resistance classes. Results: 17 participants were enrolled. Mean age 67.3 (SD 9.8) years, and mean UPDRS III score was 24.2 (SD 7.0). There were 3 withdrawals unrelated to the intervention. There were no major adverse events. 16% of yoga classes were missed compared to 8% of resistance classes (p=0.04). Significantly more classes were missed at the urban site (14.8% vs. 7.5%). Both .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7595.1000222

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