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Is Yoga Effective In Reducing Fibromyalgia-Related Symptoms In Women With Fibromyalgia?, Molly R. Beckmann
Is Yoga Effective In Reducing Fibromyalgia-Related Symptoms In Women With Fibromyalgia?, Molly R. Beckmann
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Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not yoga is effective in reducing fibromyalgia-related symptoms in women with fibromyalgia.
Study Design: Review of two published double blind, randomized controlled trials published in 2010 and one before-after study published in 2012 were used for this review and selected based on their relevance to the clinical question
Data Source: Studies were found using PubMed, AMED, and CINAHL Plus.
Outcomes Measured: All three studies measured improvement of fibromyalgia symptoms based on a variety of well-validated measures, most notably the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, the Quality of Life Profile …
Is Yoga Effective In Reducing Fatigue In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis?, Melissa L. Hessler
Is Yoga Effective In Reducing Fatigue In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis?, Melissa L. Hessler
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not the use of yoga helps to improve fatigue in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Study Design: Review of three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between 2004-current, all in the English language.
Data Sources: Three randomized controlled trials (RCTs), all of which evaluate the effectiveness of yoga compared to a control group that was asked not to change their exercise habits as they pertain to fatigue. All studies were found using PubMed and EBSCOhost.
Outcomes Measured: Each of the three articles analyzed the effects of yoga therapy …