Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy
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Joel G Anderson

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• Review Article
  Restorative Yoga for Symptom Management in Fibromyalgia: Results of an 8-week Intervention
  Author(s): Tamara G Fischer-White, Joel G Anderson, Janet E Lewis, Karen M Rose and Ann Gill TaylorTamara G Fischer-White, Joel G Anderson, Janet E Lewis, Karen M Rose and Ann Gill Taylor
  
  Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of an 8-week restorative yoga intervention and to collect preliminary data on its effects on the fibromyalgia-related symptoms of chronic widespread pain, sleep disturbance, and fatigue, and health-related quality of life. In a mixed methods, single-arm, feasibility study, participants completed pre- and post-intervention semi-structured interviews and self-report assessments at baseline, weeks 4 and 8, and at a 1-month follow-up telephone interview. Results: In this group of participants (N = 12), recruitment, retention, and adherence rates were comparable to those of other fibromyalgia yoga studies: recruitment 57.14%; retention 75%; adherence to group class 87.5%; and home practice adherence 93.33%. A ratio of 1:2 yoga instructor to participants was required for the f.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7595.1000185

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