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Issue Date: July 2018
Published Online: November 01, 2018
Updated: April 30, 2020
Yoga Improves Occupational Performance, Pain-Related Disability, and Activities of Daily Living for People With Chronic Pain
Arlene A. Schmid, PhD, OTR; Laura A. Grimm, MS, OTR; Carol A. Chop, MS, OTR
Author Affiliations
  • Colorado State University
  • Colorado State University
  • Colorado State University
Article Information
Complementary/Alternative Approaches / Rehabilitation, Participation, and Disability / Prevention and Intervention
Research Platform   |   November 01, 2018
Yoga Improves Occupational Performance, Pain-Related Disability, and Activities of Daily Living for People With Chronic Pain
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211515238. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-RP203D
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211515238. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-RP203D
Abstract

Date Presented 4/20/2018

We examined the impact of an 8-week yoga intervention on occupational performance, pain-related disability, and activities of daily living for people with chronic pain. All outcome measure scores significantly improved for participants randomized to the yoga intervention.

Primary Author and Speaker: Arlene A. Schmid

Additional Authors and Speakers: Laura A. Grimm, Carol A. Chop

Contributing Authors: Jen Portz, Christine A. Fruhauf, Marieke Van Puymbroeck, Matthew Bair