Yoga in PT practice Flashcards
Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word “yuj” meaning: ______________
yoke, join, or unite
Yoga is an ancient ______________ discipline
physical and spiritual
Yoga is a branch of philosophy originating in what country?
India
What type of yoga is the most popular in the US?
Hatha
How does yoga work?
It is asanas (postures) combined with pranayama (breathing techniques) to integrate body with mind and mind with soul
What are the 3 subdivisions of postures?
Kriyas (actions), mudras (seals), and bandhas (locks)
The mind teaches one to concentrate on ____________________ which increases ________________ and decreases _______________
specific parts of the body, awareness, external chatter
The spirit is the _____________ called pranayamas. Prana means ________________, and yama means _____________, and the controlled breathing of pranayamas will control ____________________
breathing techniques; energy or life force; social ethics; the energy flow in one’s body
What is the point of yoga?
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
Health benefits of yoga
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
Why is yoga used in pediatrics?
due to the rise in childhood obesity and anxiety reduction
Why is yoga used in geriatrics
Targets balance, alignment, and endurance impairments
Why is yoga used in those who are pregnant?
sciatica, fatigue, swelling, and problems with digestion
What conditions/things can yoga improve?
back pain/neck pain, diabetes, carpal tunnel, strength and flexibility, asthma, hypertension, mood, and cognition and quality of life
benefits of yoga for back pain
decreased disability, pain, depression
Benefits of yoga for hypertension
Decreased blood pressure by teaching breathing techniques and reducing stress as correlated with autonomic nervous system control
Benefits of yoga on carpal tunnel
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.
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 ___
arms; legs
Yoga ____________ tension, fatigue, and anger
decreases
Yoga cognitively improves _________________
QOL, well-being, energy, and fatigue
Strengthening poses
warrior, upward dog, plank, table, down dog, and slide
Balance poses
tree, warrior 1, 2, and 3
ROM poses
Downward dog and upward dog
Motor planning poses
frog, flower, and sun salutation
Goals of Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis
maintain balance and coordination, maintain or increase ROM, and reduce fatigue and heat intolerance
Caution for using yoga with MS
possible impaired balance, heat intolerance, sensory loss may preclude upright activity, and muscle paresis can reduce exercise intensity and duration
Yoga for Osteoarthritis
Focus on a warming and energizing practice using more standing and strength building poses
Yoga for rheumatoid arthritis
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
Suggestions for yoga with those who have arthritis
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
Goals for yoga with osteoporosis/lumbar stenosis
increase muscular strength around the spine, improve posture, and relieve spinal compression
Recommendations for yoga with osteoporosis/lumbar stenosis
Promote more flexion based poses (due to directional preference into flexion) and encourage abdominal strengthening exercises
Goals for yoga with Parkinson’s disease
Improve speech and swallow function with posture, Decrease gait difficulties, Increase strength and ROM, Improve balance, and Decrease anxiety
Caution for yoga with Parkinson’s disease
May have thermoregulation difficulties
Goals for yoga with back injuries
decrease pai and spasms, increase strength and range of motion, and promote good posture
Suggestions for yoga with back injuries
Utilize poses that promote good posture, twists, abdominal strengthening, and hamstrings
