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Mark J Miller1, Daniel C Hughes2,3, Nydia T Darby4
1Department of Physical Therapy, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
Integrative Cancer Therapies
|January 15, 2025
Summary
Therapeutic yoga did not significantly improve balance in cancer survivors at a group level. However, individual results showed some survivors experienced improved balance, suggesting potential benefits that warrant further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Integrative oncology
- Rehabilitation medicine
- Exercise physiology
Background:
- Cancer and its treatments frequently cause balance problems, affecting daily function and quality of life.
- Improving balance is crucial for better patient outcomes in cancer survivorship.
- Therapeutic yoga is an emerging intervention for managing cancer-related side effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an integrative therapeutic yoga intervention on balance in a diverse group of cancer survivors.
- To determine if therapeutic yoga can enhance physical function and quality of life in adult cancer survivors.
Main Methods:
- Secondary analysis of a 16-week feasibility study involving adult cancer survivors of any stage and site.
- Intervention: therapeutic yoga three times weekly, supplemented with daily psychosocial support via text message.
- Balance assessment using a pressure mat measuring sway path distance with eyes open and closed; analyzed with paired-sample t-tests and responder analysis.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant improvement in balance was observed at the group level for either eyes open or eyes closed conditions.
- Responder analysis indicated that balance improved in some individuals, while others showed no change or worsened.
- Specific results: 8 participants improved balance (eyes open), 8 worsened, 6 unchanged; 5 improved (eyes closed), 8 worsened, 9 unchanged.
Conclusions:
- The integrative therapeutic yoga intervention did not demonstrate statistically significant group-level balance improvements in this heterogeneous cancer survivor cohort.
- Individual-level responder analysis suggests potential benefits for some survivors, highlighting the need for personalized approaches.
- Further research is required to identify cancer-related factors influencing balance outcomes and optimize integrative interventions.
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