Yoga in PT practice

Question 1

Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word “yuj” meaning: ______________

Answer 1

yoke, join, or unite

Question 2

Yoga is an ancient ______________ discipline

Answer 2

physical and spiritual

Question 3

Yoga is a branch of philosophy originating in what country?

Answer 3

India

Question 4

What type of yoga is the most popular in the US?

Answer 4

Hatha

Question 5

How does yoga work?

Answer 5

It is asanas (postures) combined with pranayama (breathing techniques) to integrate body with mind and mind with soul

Question 6

What are the 3 subdivisions of postures?

Answer 6

Kriyas (actions), mudras (seals), and bandhas (locks)

Question 7

The mind teaches one to concentrate on ____________________ which increases ________________ and decreases _______________

Answer 7

specific parts of the body, awareness, external chatter

Question 8

The spirit is the _____________ called pranayamas. Prana means ________________, and yama means _____________, and the controlled breathing of pranayamas will control ____________________

Answer 8

breathing techniques; energy or life force; social ethics; the energy flow in one’s body

Question 9

What is the point of yoga?

Answer 9

to attain Samahdi or spiritual bliss; feel calmer, relaxed and stronger; maintain health and well-being, improve physical fitness, relieve stress and enhance QOL; and address specific health conditions, such as back pain, neck pain, arthritis, anxiety, and a host of additional medical conditions

Question 10

Health benefits of yoga

Answer 10

increased flexibility, increased muscle strength and tone, improved respiration, energy, and vitality, maintaining a balanced metabolism, weight reduction, cardio and circulatory health, improved athletic performance, and protection from injury

Question 11

Why is yoga used in pediatrics?

Answer 11

due to the rise in childhood obesity and anxiety reduction

Question 12

Why is yoga used in geriatrics

Answer 12

Targets balance, alignment, and endurance impairments

Question 13

Why is yoga used in those who are pregnant?

Answer 13

sciatica, fatigue, swelling, and problems with digestion

Question 14

What conditions/things can yoga improve?

Answer 14

back pain/neck pain, diabetes, carpal tunnel, strength and flexibility, asthma, hypertension, mood, and cognition and quality of life

Question 15

benefits of yoga for back pain

Answer 15

decreased disability, pain, depression

Question 16

Benefits of yoga for hypertension

Answer 16

Decreased blood pressure by teaching breathing techniques and reducing stress as correlated with autonomic nervous system control

Question 17

Benefits of yoga on carpal tunnel

Answer 17

Individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome who did yoga twice a week for eight weeks had less pain in their wrists than people with carpal tunnel who wore a splint. Effect may be due to improved grip strength in the yoga subjects.

Question 18

Men and women 18-27 years of age who participated in two yoga sessions per week for eight weeks increased strength in their ____ from 19% to 31%, and by 28% in their ___

Answer 18

arms; legs

Question 19

Yoga ____________ tension, fatigue, and anger

Answer 19

decreases

Question 20

Yoga cognitively improves _________________

Answer 20

QOL, well-being, energy, and fatigue

Question 21

Strengthening poses

Answer 21

warrior, upward dog, plank, table, down dog, and slide

Question 22

Balance poses

Answer 22

tree, warrior 1, 2, and 3

Question 23

ROM poses

Answer 23

Downward dog and upward dog

Question 24

Motor planning poses

Answer 24

frog, flower, and sun salutation

Question 25

Goals of Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis

Answer 25

maintain balance and coordination, maintain or increase ROM, and reduce fatigue and heat intolerance

Question 26

Caution for using yoga with MS

Answer 26

possible impaired balance, heat intolerance, sensory loss may preclude upright activity, and muscle paresis can reduce exercise intensity and duration

Question 27

Yoga for Osteoarthritis

Answer 27

Focus on a warming and energizing practice using more standing and strength building poses

Question 28

Yoga for rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 28

Include gentle inversions to increase circulation of the lymphatic system and balance the immune system. Focus on a cooling and balanced yoga practice using floor poses

Question 29

Suggestions for yoga with those who have arthritis

Answer 29

Encourage fluid movement and avoid holding poses; Emphasize movements that increase the space between the joints, provided flexion and extension, and strengthen surrounding ligaments and tissues

Question 30

Goals for yoga with osteoporosis/lumbar stenosis

Answer 30

increase muscular strength around the spine, improve posture, and relieve spinal compression

Question 31

Recommendations for yoga with osteoporosis/lumbar stenosis

Answer 31

Promote more flexion based poses (due to directional preference into flexion) and encourage abdominal strengthening exercises

Question 32

Goals for yoga with Parkinson’s disease

Answer 32

Improve speech and swallow function with posture, Decrease gait difficulties, Increase strength and ROM, Improve balance, and Decrease anxiety

Question 33

Caution for yoga with Parkinson’s disease

Answer 33

May have thermoregulation difficulties

Question 34

Goals for yoga with back injuries

Answer 34

decrease pai and spasms, increase strength and range of motion, and promote good posture

Question 35

Suggestions for yoga with back injuries

Answer 35

Utilize poses that promote good posture, twists, abdominal strengthening, and hamstrings