Yoga as a Method of Symptom Management in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated process in which the body’s immune system damages myelin in the central nervous system. The onset of this disorder typically occurs in young adults, and it is more common among women. Currently, there is no cure and the long-term disease progression make...
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| description | Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated process in which the body’s immune system damages myelin in the central nervous system. The onset of this disorder typically occurs in young adults, and it is more common among women. Currently, there is no cure and the long-term disease progression makes symptomatic management critical for maintaining quality of life. Several pharmacotherapeutic agents are approved for treatment, but many patients seek complementary and alternative interventions. Reviews have been conducted regarding broad topics such as mindfulness-based interventions for people diagnosed with MS and the impact of yoga on a range of neurological disorders. The objective of the present review is to examine the potential benefits of yoga for individuals with MS and address its use in managing symptoms including pain, mental health, fatigue, spasticity, balance, bladder control, and sexual function. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f2f580a01b9749aa98a698cab220fb112022-12-22T01:44:59ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Neuroscience1662-453X2015-04-01910.3389/fnins.2015.00133129317Yoga as a Method of Symptom Management in Multiple SclerosisRachael eFrank0Jennifer eLarimore1Agnes Scott CollegeAgnes Scott CollegeMultiple Sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated process in which the body’s immune system damages myelin in the central nervous system. The onset of this disorder typically occurs in young adults, and it is more common among women. Currently, there is no cure and the long-term disease progression makes symptomatic management critical for maintaining quality of life. Several pharmacotherapeutic agents are approved for treatment, but many patients seek complementary and alternative interventions. Reviews have been conducted regarding broad topics such as mindfulness-based interventions for people diagnosed with MS and the impact of yoga on a range of neurological disorders. The objective of the present review is to examine the potential benefits of yoga for individuals with MS and address its use in managing symptoms including pain, mental health, fatigue, spasticity, balance, bladder control, and sexual function.http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnins.2015.00133/fullMental HealthMultiple SclerosisYogamobilityinterventionSpasticity |
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| title | Yoga as a Method of Symptom Management in Multiple Sclerosis |
| title_full | Yoga as a Method of Symptom Management in Multiple Sclerosis |
| title_fullStr | Yoga as a Method of Symptom Management in Multiple Sclerosis |
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| title_short | Yoga as a Method of Symptom Management in Multiple Sclerosis |
| title_sort | yoga as a method of symptom management in multiple sclerosis |
| topic | Mental Health Multiple Sclerosis Yoga mobility intervention Spasticity |
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