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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent and disabling chronic condition.
Because physical activity is a key component in OA management, effective exercise
interventions are needed. Yoga is an increasingly popular multimodal mind-body
exercise that aims to promote flexibility, strength, endurance, and balance. Its
gentle approach is potentially a safe and effective exercise option for managing OA.
The purpose of this focused review is to examine the effects of yoga on OA
symptoms and physical and psychosocial outcomes.
A comprehensive search was
conducted using seven electronic databases. Twelve reports met inclusion criteria
involving a total of 589 participants with OA-related symptoms. A variety of
types, frequencies, and durations of yoga interventions were reported; Hatha and
Iyengar yoga were the most commonly used types. Frequency of intervention ranged
from once a week to 6 days a week. Duration of the interventions ranged from 45
to 90 mins per session for 6 to 12 wks. Yoga intervention resulted in reductions
in pain, stiffness, and swelling, but results on physical function and
psychosocial well-being were inconclusive because of a variety of outcome
measures being used.

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