• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.39-49
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• 2011

Objectives : This study is to explain the effects of Yoga therapy for relieving dysmenorrhea on the aspect of Oriental Medicine and to identify the therapeutic Yoga asanas applicable to clinic medicine. Methods : We searched papers using Pubmed, CNKI and 7 Korean medical databases. We used "Yoga" and "Dysmenorrhea" as keyword. Limitations were as follows ; the last 20 years of publications and search range only including RCTs. Papers without inclusion criteria were excluded. We classified all the searched RCTs studies into Yoga exercise prescriptions. Results : A total of 47 studies were found. And 38 were excluded during extract screening. Finally 3 RCTs were selected and analyzed out of 9 papers. Blood sampling and survey questionnaires were used in the outcome measure. They reported that Yoga exercise could be used for dysmenorrhea patients, which has a curative effect. Conclusions : Yoga therapy can be explained as Meridian muscle theory in the concept of Oriental Medicine. Also, it may be a favorable choice for dysmenorrhea patients. Further studies to describe the effects of Yoga therapy will be needed more.

• 한국자연치유학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.68-78
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• 2022

배경: 통합의학의 관점에서 새로운 요가치료의 발전 방향에 대한 연구가 필요하다. 목적: 체계적 문헌고찰을 통해, 요가치료 임상연구의 현황을 과학적 범주로 분석하고, 요가치료의 내용과 발전방향을 모색한다. 방법: 자료수집은 RISS, NDSL, DBpia, e-article, KISS 등 전자데이터베이스를 통해 2010년부터 2018년까지 출판된 KCI 등재후보 이상 국내 학술 논문 530편을 선정하였고, PRISMA 가이드라인을 참조하여 최종 28편을 추출하였다. 결과: 질적인 측면에서는 CEBM 근거수준의 3b에 머물렀고, 양적인 측면에서도 전체 임상연구의 실험군이 288명이라는 점에서 요가치료의 국내 임상연구는 부족한 실정이다. 요가치료의 내용은 80%가 아사나 동작에 중점으로 두는 운동치료인 것으로 나타났다. 결론: 요가치료에 있어서 통합의학적 관점의 8지요가 및 판차코샤 이론에 대한 이해와 실천이 필요하다는 것을 알려준다. 즉, 요가치료는 개인의 정신적, 신체적 체질을 바탕으로 한 전인치유 요가와 아유르베다를 기반으로 하는 명상치료와 운동치료가 통합된 심신통합치료 프로그램으로의 발전이 요구된다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.107-112
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• 2012

Purpose: In the present study, the degree of subjective pain in chronic low back pain patients through the course of six week of yoga low back pain exercise and lumbar extensor muscle strengthening training was analyzed, and a systematic and effective home exercise therapy program was proposed. Methods: For this study, we sampled 21 random patients with chronic low back pain who were receiving outpatient treatment at G Hospital Pusan, and conducted experiment for six weeks by applying yoga low back pain exercise+modalities (7) lumbar extensor muscle endurance exercise+ modalities (7) and modalities (7). To measure the degree of pain, the visual analogue scale (VAS) and Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire were used. Pain was measured before the experiment and after six weeks. Results: Significant differences were observed between yoga, extensor muscle endurance exercise and modalities (VAS=0.00 Oswestry=0.00). The yoga and extensor endurance muscle exercise reduced low back pain by more than the modalities. Conclusion: This study will be used to develop a preventive and reduction method of LBP. Therefore, Yoga and extensor muscle endurance exercise are appropriate for use as a home program exercise to reduce low back pain in patients.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.165-171
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• 2022

Objective: Nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) is experienced worldwide by many age groups. Yoga is recommended as an exercise to reduce back pain and stress because it is a breathing exercise, posture, and meditation as key elements. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of yoga and stabilization exercise on pain intensity, function, and depression. Design: An open-label, parallel arm, randomized controlled trial Methods: Twenty-four participants were allocated to the experimental and the control group in a ratio of 1:1. Yoga (experimental group) and stabilization exercise (control group) were received twice a week for 6 weeks Participants were assessed at baseline and post-intervention for pain intensity (numeric pain rating scale), function (Aberdeen low back pain scale, flexibility,and strength), and depression (Beck depression inventory). Results: When the experimental group (Yoga) and control group (stabilization exercise) were performed twice a week for 6 weeks, numeric pain rating scale, Aberdeen low back pain scale, and flexibility in post-intervention showed significant improvement in both groups (P<0.05), However, in all variables, the experimental group showed a positive benefit compared to the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions: The results of this study show that yoga has more positive benefits compared to stabilization exercise in pain intensity, function, and depression in individuals with NSLBP.

• 셀메드
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.25.1-25.7
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• 2020

Allergic Rhinitis (AR) is an IgE (immunoglobin-E) mediated inflammatory condition of upper respiratory tract; main clinical features involve runny nose, sneezing, nasal obstruction, itching and watery eyes. AR is a global problem and has large variations in incidences, currently affects up to 20% - 40% of the population worldwide. It may not be a life-threatening disease per se but indisposition from the condition can be severe and has the potential to adversely affect the daily functioning of life. Classical yoga literature indicates that, components of yoga have been used to treat numerous inflammatory conditions including upper respiratory tract. A few yoga intervention studies reported improvement in lung capacity, Nasal air flow and symptoms of allergic rhinitis. This review examined various anti-inflammatory pathways mediated through Yoga that include downregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines and upregulation of anti-inflammatory cytokines. The hypothalaminic-pitutary-adrenal (HPA) axis and vagal efferent stimulation has been reported to mediate anti-inflammatory effect. A significant reduction is also reported in other inflammatory biomarkers like- TNF-alpha, nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), plasma CRP and Cortisol level. Neti, a yogic nasal cleansing technique, reported beneficial effect on AR by direct physical cleansing of thick mucus, allergens, and inflammatory mediator from nasal mucosa resulting in improved ciliary beat frequency. We do not find any study showing effect of yoga on neurogenic inflammation. In summary, Integrated Yoga Therapy may have beneficial effect in reducing symptoms and improving quality of life for patients with allergic rhinitis. Yoga may reduce inflammation through mediating neuro-endocrino-immunological network. Future studies are needed to explore the mechanism how yoga might modulate immune inflammation cascade and neurogenic inflammation at the cellular level in relevance to allergic rhinitis; the effects of kriyas (yogic cleansing techniques) also need to be evaluated in early and late phase of AR. So the proposed model could guide future research.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.13-23
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• 2020

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to review the research trends in the treatment of hatha-style yoga on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Methods: We searched articles in Pubmed and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) January 2010-December 2019, for studies to treat PTSD using hatha-style yoga. Selected studies were evaluated by the CLEAR-NPT (A Checklist to Evaluate a Report of a Non-pharmacological Trial). Results: Seven randomized controlled clinical trials were selected. PSS-I (PTSD Symptom Scale-Interview) was the most frequently used as diagnostic criteria. The PCL (PTSD Checklist) was also the most commonly used outcome measurement. Of the seven articles, most studies reported that hatha-style yoga was effective to reduce symptoms of PTSD. Conclusions: Hatha-style yoga practice intervention can be used to relieve symptoms of PTSD. More studies should be conducted to make hatha-style yoga as protocol (complementary therapy) for PTSD patients.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.91-103
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• 2021

Purpose : This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a cognitive enhancement brain yoga program on short-term memory and serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels according to the cognitive state in men aged 20-29 years. Methods : Thirty healthy volunteers aged 20-29 years were divided into four groups: brain yoga group, yoga group, combined exercise group, and control group. Seven people were assigned randomly per group. A single-session intervention was conducted over 50 min and consisted of three parts: warm-up, main exercise (brain yoga, yoga, combined exercise, or non-exercise), and cool-down. Serum BDNF levels were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and short-term memory was evaluated using the forward number span test before and after the intervention. Results : BDNF levels significantly increased within the brain yoga group after the intervention (from 28874.37±5185.57 to 34074.80±7321.12, p=.003), whereas there were no significant differences pre-and post-intervention in the other groups. The inter-group comparison showed a significant interaction between the brain yoga group and the combined exercise group (p=.036) but no significant interaction between any of the other groups. Forward number span scores were significantly increased in the brain yoga group (from 9.43±9.83 to 23±7.92, p=.012) and theyoga group after the intervention (from 13.43±9.41 to 24.14±8.45, p=.011), whereas there were no significant changes after the intervention in any other groups. Conclusion : Our findings showed that a single-session, 50-minute brain yoga exercise improved short-term memory and increased serum BDNF levels in healthy men aged 20-29 years and that yoga improved only short-term memory in healthy men of this age group.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.211-221
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• 2010

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to find out the effects of combined exercise including walking and yoga on cognitive functions in the elderly women. Methods : Sixteen elderly women aged above 65 are invited in this study. Each subject participated in exercise three times a week for eight weeks from July 14th to September 13th in 2008. The changes between pre and post exercise are analyzed by Wilcoxon sign rank test and repeated ANOVA test with SPSS (ver 17.0) package program. Results : After exercise, In the below 23 points group, only interference STROOP test (p<.05) among sub items of Cognition Scale for Older Adults (CSOA) is improved significantly. In the above 24 points group, words memory (p<.05), delayed recall (p<.05), and picture naming (p<.05) among sub items of CSOA are improved significantly. But it is no different to the change patterns among two groups. Conclusion : These results show that combined exercise including walking and yoga is helpful to improve cognitive functions. And we find that exercise is helpful in the above 24 points elderly women more than in the below 23 points.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.2144-2151
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• 2010

요가 및 음악 치료는 그 개념과 목적의 측면에서 볼 때 알코올 중독자의 정신적, 심리적 치료에 매우 적합한 것으로 간주되어 점차적으로 많은 클리닉이나 재활 센터에서 정식적인 프로그램의 하나로 채택되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 김해 소재 1개 알코올 전문병원의 3개동에 입원해 있는 환자 가운데 정신과 전문의에 의해 DSM-IV의 진단기준에 의거하여 알코올 의존으로 진단된 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 요가와 음악요법이 알코올 치료에 미치는 효과 분석을 위하여 2009년 11월 10일부터 12월 29일까지 요가는 1주일에 2번씩 총 10번의 프로그램을, 음악치료는 1주일에 1번 총 5번의 프로그램을 실시하였다. 이들 가운데 10회의 요가 프로그램을 모두 수행한 16명과 5회의 음악프로그램을 모두 수행한 28명을 최종 연구대상으로 선정하여 '분노시 행동', '분노시 표현', 그리고 '설문답변시의 심리상태' 세 가지의 경우에 대하여 요가와 음악요법 치료효과를 조사하였다. 그 결과 통계적으로 크게 유의하지는 않지만 세 경우 모두 음악 및 요가 요법이 효과가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 향후 실험기간의 장기화, 그리고 실험 대상자의 감정적 편이(emotional bias)를 보정하기 위한 뇌파검사 등이 병행될 경우 더욱 신뢰성 있고 의미 있는 결과를 얻을 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.294-300
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• 2013

이 연구는 요가운동이 뇌졸중 환자에게 자가 운동 프로그램으로의 가능성을 확인하고자 요가운동을 적용하여 정적균형, 동적균형, 보행속도를 측정하였다. 뇌졸중으로 편마비 진단을 받은 입원 환자 18명을 대상으로 대조군과 요가운동군에 각각 9명씩 배정하여 주 3회 60분씩 8주간 요가운동을 실시하였다. 정적균형은 Tetrax를 사용하여 안정성지수(무게중심의 이동)와 체중분포지수를, 동적균형은 functional reach test(FRT)와 dynamic gait index(DGI)를, 보행속도는 10미터 보행 검사를 실시하였다. 그 결과 요가운동군에서 무게중심의 이동과 체중분포의 안정성, FRT와 DGI의 유의한 향상을 보였다. 대조군에서는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 보행속도에는 두 군 모두 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 이는 요가운동이 뇌졸중 후 균형능력이 상실된 환자에게 체계적인 자가 운동 프로그램으로 적용 가능하다고 사료된다.