Journal article
Yoga in the Management of Chronic Disease
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Heart disease, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Although individuals with these conditions have been reported to benefit from yoga, its effectiveness remains unclear.
OBJECTIVE: To perform a systematic review of the effectiveness of yoga on exercise capacity, health related quality of life (HRQL), and psychological well-being for individuals with …
Authors
Desveaux L; Lee A; Goldstein R; Brooks D
Journal
Medical Care, Vol. 53, No. 7, pp. 653–661
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
July 2015
DOI
10.1097/mlr.0000000000000372
ISSN
0025-7079