This report explains, in plain English, the research article entitled “Effect of an integrated approach of yoga therapy on quality of life in osteoarthritis of the knee joint: A randomized control study”, which may be accessed for free, full text, at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3193655/. I chose this topic because I have a family friend who has osteoarthritis. She is in her 50’s and has a strong desire to stay active and healthy since she has just retired. Her doctor told her that practicing yoga was just going to further strain her joints only causing unneeded and painful inflammation. Her yoga instructor on the other hand believes that yoga, depending on the form practiced, can be a restorative form of physical activity to
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The independent variable is something that does not depend on that of another (“Independent-variable”). This makes osteoarthritis the independent variable because despite the therapy used and previous patients’ health related quality of life each participant would still suffer from osteoarthritis. The dependent variable is controlled by the value of the independent variable (“Dependent-variable”). The quality of life of the participants can be affected by osteoarthritis. While osteoarthritis is not a life-threatening disease is can affect an individual’s quality of life due to the deterioration of joint cartilage in addition to pain, stiffness, and loss of mobility. The symptoms that are associated with osteoarthritis, if not treated through therapy or innovative medicine, can lead to disability due to mobility dependence …show more content…
I also feel as if this research subject is something that had so much evidence in support of the hypothesis, which is valuable to the scientific community. My family friend who inspired me to dig deeper and dissect the area of research will be happy to see the results of this study. The only thing in question for me is that if this kind of study had so many positive results in support of yoga therapy for osteoarthritis why do more doctors and clinicians not support of having knowledge of the benefits? If yoga therapy can improve the quality of life for these patients suffering with osteoarthritis then it should be included or suggested to current patients diagnosed with this form of
The independent variable is something that does not depend on that of another (“Independent-variable”). This makes osteoarthritis the independent variable because despite the therapy used and previous patients’ health related quality of life each participant would still suffer from osteoarthritis. The dependent variable is controlled by the value of the independent variable (“Dependent-variable”). The quality of life of the participants can be affected by osteoarthritis. While osteoarthritis is not a life-threatening disease is can affect an individual’s quality of life due to the deterioration of joint cartilage in addition to pain, stiffness, and loss of mobility. The symptoms that are associated with osteoarthritis, if not treated through therapy or innovative medicine, can lead to disability due to mobility dependence …show more content…
I also feel as if this research subject is something that had so much evidence in support of the hypothesis, which is valuable to the scientific community. My family friend who inspired me to dig deeper and dissect the area of research will be happy to see the results of this study. The only thing in question for me is that if this kind of study had so many positive results in support of yoga therapy for osteoarthritis why do more doctors and clinicians not support of having knowledge of the benefits? If yoga therapy can improve the quality of life for these patients suffering with osteoarthritis then it should be included or suggested to current patients diagnosed with this form of