Exploring an 8-Week Online Adaptive Yoga Program for Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study.

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Background:

• Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease impacting quality of life.
• Adaptive yoga offers potential benefits for individuals with chronic conditions.
• Online delivery may improve accessibility for MS patients.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the feasibility of an 8-week online adaptive yoga program for MS patients.
• To evaluate the perceived impact of the program on symptom severity and quality of life.
• To explore patient experiences and program satisfaction.

Main Methods:

• Descriptive pilot study utilizing a pretest-posttest design.
• Participants engaged in an 8-week online adaptive yoga program.
• Data collected via symptom severity ratings, quality of life assessments, and open-ended feedback.

Main Results:

• All participants reported overall perceived benefits from the adaptive yoga program.
• Participants enjoyed interacting with other individuals with multiple sclerosis.
• The online program was perceived as safe and rewarding.

Conclusions:

• An 8-week online adaptive yoga program is a feasible and beneficial intervention for MS patients.
• The program positively impacted perceived quality of life and symptom management.
• Online adaptive yoga fosters a sense of community and is well-tolerated.