Yoga for Arthritis & Chronic Pain: An Evidence-based Program
Session Description
Yoga for Arthritis is an evidence-based program developed by an interdisciplinary team of medical and healing professionals, including rheumatologists, psychologists, public health researchers and yoga therapists. Combining ancient yoga practices with modern medical knowledge, this program offers modifications to address the unique abilities and limitations of persons with rheumatoid arthritis and/or osteoarthritis. In a 7-year randomized clinical trial at Johns Hopkins University, the program’s participation was associated with improved arthritis symptoms, physical fitness, psychological functioning and quality of life. Learn about this program and how to integrate some of the key principles into your practice as well as ways to team with yoga professionals.
www.arthritis.yoga
www.WellnessForArthritis.com
Learning Outcomes - Provide three measurable learning objectives for the session that relate to the NCTRC Job Anaylsis.
Understand the background of this evidence-based yoga program
Understand how yoga can help with arthritis management
Understand the current scientific research supporting Yoga for Arthritis & Chronic Pain
Understand ways to connect as a recreational therapist to the yoga and yoga research community
Implement innovative modifications for poses for arthritis
Experience a yoga for arthritis class in the chair
Detailed Session Outline - Include time spent on each portion of the outline. An example is given in the help text.
If it is 3 hours:
20 min: Intro to me and Yoga for Arthritis
20 min: Review of what is arthritis & bridge to why yoga can help each aspect
15 min: Warm-up movements in chair and meditation
30 min: the scientific research supporting Yoga for Arthritis & Chronic Pain
25 min: common modifications for poses for arthritis
45 min: Yoga for Arthritis Chair practice
25 min: questions
CEU available for yoga teachers.
If it is 90 minutes, the yoga practice and several of the topics would be shortened.
NCTRC Job Analysis.
Implementation: Selection of programs, Modalities and/or interventions
Target Audience
New Graduates/New Professionals
Educators/Researchers
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals