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Physical Performance Effects Associated with a 16-Week Therapeutic Yoga Intervention in Survivors of Cancers in the South Texas Region: A Pilot Study.

International journal of yoga therapy
December 1, 2024
Alexis Ortiz et al. (7 authors)
Journal ArticleHuman Study
Extracted Claims (10)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
a 16-week live-streamed therapeutic yoga intervention performed three times a week, coupled with daily psychosocial support messaging
increase
cardiorespiratory endurance
survivors of cancer
-
was associated with improved
#1
a 16-week live-streamed therapeutic yoga intervention performed three times a week, coupled with daily psychosocial support messaging
increase
upper-extremity strength
survivors of cancer
-
improved
#2
a 16-week live-streamed therapeutic yoga intervention performed three times a week, coupled with daily psychosocial support messaging
increase
upper-extremity range of motion
survivors of cancer
-
improved
#3
a 16-week live-streamed therapeutic yoga intervention performed three times a week, coupled with daily psychosocial support messaging
increase
the flexibility of back and hamstring muscles
survivors of cancer
-
increased
#4
a 16-week live-streamed therapeutic yoga intervention performed three times a week, coupled with daily psychosocial support messaging
increase
6-minute walk test
survivors of cancer
+35.68 m
Statistically significant improvements were observed for
#5
a 16-week live-streamed therapeutic yoga intervention performed three times a week, coupled with daily psychosocial support messaging
increase
elbow-flexor strength
survivors of cancer
+7.44 kg
Statistically significant improvements were observed for
#6
a 16-week live-streamed therapeutic yoga intervention performed three times a week, coupled with daily psychosocial support messaging
increase
dominant-hand grip strength
survivors of cancer
+3.19 kg
Statistically significant improvements were observed for
#7
a 16-week live-streamed therapeutic yoga intervention performed three times a week, coupled with daily psychosocial support messaging
increase
sit-and-reach test
survivors of cancer
+5.25 cm
Statistically significant improvements were observed for
#8
a 16-week live-streamed therapeutic yoga intervention performed three times a week, coupled with daily psychosocial support messaging
increase
dominant-arm shoulder range of motion in flexion
survivors of cancer
+11.18 degrees
Statistically significant improvements were observed for
#9
a 16-week live-streamed therapeutic yoga intervention performed three times a week, coupled with daily psychosocial support messaging
increase
dominant-arm shoulder range of motion in abduction
survivors of cancer
+17.06 degrees
Statistically significant improvements were observed for
#10
Abstract

Yoga is recognized as a complementary practice that improves physical, mental, and spiritual health in survivors of cancer. The present study assessed associations between a holistic approach and physical function for 30 survivors of cancer in south Texas. Cancer survivors (86% female) of diverse backgrounds (62% underrepresented minorities) performed a battery of physical function tests, including a 6-minute walk test, to assess cardiorespiratory function, isometric shoulder and elbow-flexor strength, dominant-arm grip strength, dominant-arm shoulder range of motion via inclinometer, sit-and-reach test to assess trunk and lower-extremity flexibility, and a 30-second sit-to-stand test to assess lower-extremity endurance. Participants were reassessed 16 weeks after starting the intervention. The intervention involved a 75-minute live-streamed therapeutic yoga program, including meditation, three times a week and daily psychosocial support text messaging through a telehealth platform to increase efficacy in promoting health-enhancing behaviors. Repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to assess changes in physical performance between sessions. Statistically significant improvements were observed for the 6-minute walk test (+35.68 m; p = 0.020), elbow-flexor strength (+7.44 kg; p < 0.001), dominant-hand grip strength (+3.19 kg; p < 0.004), sit-and-reach test (+5.25 cm; p = 0.010), and dominant-arm shoulder range of motion in flexion (+11.18 degrees, p = 0.012) and abduction (+17.06 degrees, p = 0.036). A 16-week live-streamed therapeutic yoga intervention performed three times a week, coupled with daily psychosocial support messaging, was associated with improved cardiorespiratory endurance by increasing the distance walked in 6 minutes, improving upper-extremity strength and range of motion, and increasing the flexibility of back and hamstring muscles.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansYogaFemalePilot ProjectsMaleCancer SurvivorsTexasMiddle AgedPhysical Functional PerformanceAgedAdultNeoplasmsHand Strength
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