Impact of holistic, patient-centric yoga & naturopathy-based lifestyle modification program in patients with musculoskeletal disorders: A quasi-experimental study

• Published in: Advances in integrative medicine 2023-12, Vol.10 (4), p.184-189
• Main Authors: Nair, Pradeep Mk, Silwal, Karishma, Kodali, Prakash Babu, Fogawat, Kavita, Binna, Sunita, Sharma, Hemanshu, Tewani, Gulab Rai
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Holistic Medicine; Musculoskeletal Disorder; Patient satisfaction; Patient-centered approach; Yoga
• ISSN: 2212-9588; 2212-9596
• DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2023.10.007

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are one of the leading causes of disability and decreased well-being globally. This study investigates the role of a 10-day holistic, person-centric yoga & naturopathy based lifestyle intervention model (HOPE-YN) in improving musculoskeletal health, vitality, strength, flexibility, pain, and treatment satisfaction among MSD patients. This quasi-experimental study included 57 participants with varying MSD, aged between 29 and 65, who underwent a 10-day HOPE-YN program that included interventions like diet, yoga, massage, etc. Additionally, each patient received a holistic consultation focused on holistic dimensions of health and healing. Except for STS and TUG, which were measured at the baseline and 10th day, the Musculoskeletal-related Health Quality (MSK-HQ), the Visual Analog Scale for Health, Vitality, and Pain, weight, sit-to-stand (STS) and time-up-and-go (TUG) tests, and the visit-specific patient satisfaction questionnaire (VSQ-9) were measured at the baseline, 10th day, and 1 month post intervention. The study was completed by 50 participants (76 % females), with the majority of the participants reporting having osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Statistically significant improvement (P