The Effect of 3-week’s Yoga therapy program on clinical outcomes in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Shriya S; Vijaya kumar PS; Sahana AU; Bhavish Singh

doi:10.21760/jaims.7.10.8

Shriya S Scholar, Department of Astanga Yoga, Lakulish Yoga University, Chharodi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Vijaya kumar PS Associate Professor, Department of Astanga Yoga, Lakulish Yoga University, Chharodi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Sahana AU Scholar, Department of Astanga Yoga, Lakulish Yoga University, Chharodi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Bhavish Singh Clinical Psychologist, Department of Astanga Yoga, Lakulish Yoga University, Chharodi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.7.10.8

Keywords: Parkinson disease (PD), integrated approach of yoga therapy (IAYT), Motor symptoms, behavioral symptoms, neuropsychiatric symptoms, conventional therapy.

Abstract

Background: Parkinson's disease, according to the WHO, has a variety of non-motor side effects in addition to its motor symptoms (cognitive impairment, mental health disorders, pain, and other sensory disturbances). The progression of these symptoms and their implications affects functioning and quality of life greatly, resulting in high rates of impairment and care demands, as well as stress and strain on caregivers. Material & Methods: A total of 31 PD patients were included in this investigation. The Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy was applied to all patients who met the inclusion criteria (IAYT). Parameters were taken twice, once on the day of admission and other when they were leaving the residence on completion of the program. Data was evaluated using a pre-test and post-test design. Dependent Variable: Pulse rate, Respiratory rate, Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure, Breath Holding time and BMI. Results: A total of 31 subjects participated in the study 31 subjects completed the study. After 21 days of integrated Yoga therapy program, it showed that significant reduction in (P< 0.05) in Systolic and diastolic Blood pressure, respiratory rate and significant improvement is seen in breath holding time (BHT), but there were no changes in BMI (P> 0.05). Conclusion: The three-week yoga programmed was able to dramatically enhance clinical results in Parkinson's disease and self-reported medication reduction without aggravating symptoms.

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