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{"title":"Effects of Music on Anxiety and Comfort Levels of Nursing Students During Their First Simulation Experience: A Randomized Controlled Study.","authors":"Eda Ergin, Elif Günay İsmailoğl, Büşra Özdemir, Ömer Gündoğdu, Şebnem Çinar Yücel","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The study was conducted as a randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of music application on anxiety and comfort experienced by nursing students during their first patient simulation experience.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>The study has a pretest-posttest design with a randomized control group.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>Included nursing students studying in the health sciences department of a university in the west of Turkey, with n = 40 in the Experimental Group and n = 37 in the Control Group.</p><p><strong>Data collection tools: </strong>Pre- and post-simulation blood pressure was measured, and \"Descriptive Information Form\", \"State Anxiety Inventory (SAI)\", \"Visual Analog Scale (VAS)\" of perceived comfort, and \"Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence Scale in Learning Questionnaire (SSSCLQ)\" were used to collect the data. Before the simulation application, all students were asked to fill in the SAI, VAS, and SSSCLQ.</p><p><strong>Intervention: </strong>Instrumental music was played to the experimental group for 30 minutes immediately before the simulation application. After the simulation, all students were asked to fill out the SAI, VAS, and SSSCLQ.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The difference between the mean pretest and posttest anxiety scores was statistically significant (P < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It was found that the pre-simulation music application improved the students' comfort levels and reduced their anxiety and systolic blood pressure.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143952613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Comfortable Nursing Mode on Perioperative Nursing Effect and Quality of Life of Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Myomectomy.","authors":"Yueqin Lu, Wei Jiang, Yuwen Qian, Jiawei Yuan, Menyao Xu, Xiaowei Chen","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To analyze the effect of comfortable nursing mode on the perioperative nursing effect and quality of life of patients undergoing laparoscopic myomectomy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 150 patients with uterine fibroids who were admitted and treated with laparoscopic myomectomy in our hospital from April 2020 to December 2021 were enrolled. The patients in the control group (n = 75) received routine nursing while those in the experimental group (n = 75) received comfortable nursing. The nursing effect, quality of life, and patient satisfaction of the two groups of patients before and after nursing intervention were compared.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The length of hospital stay in the experimental group (6.25 ± 0.55 days) was significantly shorter than the control group (8.91 ± 0.85 days) (P < .05). After nursing intervention, patients in the experimental group had significantly higher awareness compared to the control group (P < .05). The scores of physiological, psychological, environmental, and social dimensions of the patients in the experimental group (10.45 ± 2.14, 19.58 ± 2.44, 25.58 ± 3.12, and 23.51 ± 3.26, respectively) were higher than those in the control group (7.41 ± 1.98, 16.59 ± 2.15, 20.41 ± 2.98, and 20.87 ± 3.14, respectively), and the total score was also significantly higher in the experimental group (P < .05). After the intervention, the psychological state scores of the two groups decreased, and the SAS and SDS scores of the experimental group were significantly lower than the control group (P < .05). The experimental group reported significantly lower incidence of complications (2.63%) compared to the control group (14.67%) (P < .05), while patients in the experimental group were more satisfied compared to the control group, P < .05.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Comfortable nursing model might be a viable option for patients with laparoscopic myomectomy and deserves wider application in clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143952546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Neuro-Linguistic Programming on Stress in Nursing Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Yasin Cetin","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In nursing education, which includes applied and theoretical education, nursing students experienced intense stress in their education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is a technique that enables an individual to adapt to any situation using various techniques based on neural programming and emotional perception. This technique is known to be effective in stress management.</p><p><strong>Primary study objective: </strong>This research aims to determine the impact of NLP practices on the stress experienced by nursing students in their education processes.</p><p><strong>Methods/design: </strong>This research was designed as a randomized controlled experiment.</p><p><strong>Settings: </strong>This study was performed with participants (nursing students) enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Department of a state university located in the southeast of Turkey.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>The sample included 90 nursing students, with 30 each in NLP training, standard training, and control groups.</p><p><strong>Intervention: </strong>Data collection was conducted in line with the plan prepared with face-to-face interviews and expert support for nursing students in NLP training, standard training, and control groups between September and November 2021, after receiving NLP training by the researcher.</p><p><strong>Primary outcome measures: </strong>The 32-item nursing education stress scale, developed by Rhead in 1995 and validated by Karaca et al. in 2014, was used to measure the stress levels among the participants. Data were collected as pre-test and post-test. Number, percentage, and variance analyses were used to analyze the collected data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>When the nursing education stress score averages of the students in the post-test were compared, it was found that the total stress and sub-dimension scores in the NLP education group were considerably lower than in the standard education and control groups (P < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study showed that NLP applications are effective in reducing and managing intense stress experienced by students in nursing education.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143964049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unveiling the Potential of Cell Line Models in Homeopathic Research: A Review.","authors":"Parth Aphale, Himanshu Shekhar, Shashank Dokania","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cell line models are indispensable in modern biomedical research, investigating cell functions and disease mechanisms. Recent studies have explored the impact of homeopathic treatments on cell lines, providing insights into their effects on differentiation, biomarker release, cytotoxicity, proliferation, and inhibition. Integrating homeopathy and cell studies enhances evidence-based practices, deepens mechanism understanding, and boosts treatment credibility and applicability.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the interaction between homeopathic medicines and cell line models, and explore potential applications and implications for evidence-based homeopathic research.</p><p><strong>Material and method: </strong>The present study is a systematic literature review. A literature search was conducted in electronic databases, including PubMed, SOCPUS, and Google Scholar, using combinations of keywords. The following inclusion criteria were used: studies involving cell line models; incorporating homeopathic treatments; presenting empirical data on cytotoxicity proliferation, or inhibition; and being published in peer-reviewed English-language scientific journals.</p><p><strong>Observation/discussion: </strong>Symphytum officinale enhanced bone healing and regeneration in mesenchymal stem cells. Homeopathic Viscum album showed positive results in breast cancer cytotoxicity. Homeopathic preparations boosted natural killer cell activity in a cancer cell line. Viscum album extract has the potential for osteosarcoma treatment while ultra-diluted remedies induce breast cancer cell apoptosis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The reviewed studies emphasize homeopathic potential in regenerative medicine, cancer therapy, and immune modulation. More research is needed to assess their clinical safety and efficacy. These findings help to advance targeted treatments, opening new medical research and practice avenues.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143961889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Maternal Voice Stimulation Combined with Non-Nutritive Sucking on Improving Feeding Intolerance and Promoting Growth and Development in Premature Infants.","authors":"Chunyan Lin, Ting Huang, Huangyi Wu, Yanzhu Lin, Chunling Guo, Liduan Li","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study explores the mechanisms underlying the impact of a combined intervention using maternal voice stimulation (MSS) and non-nutritive sucking (NSS) on feeding intolerance and growth and development in premature infants.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>One hundred cases of low birth weight premature infants admitted between August 2021 and December 2022 were randomly assigned into two groups: the combined group and the control group, each consisting of 50 infants. The control group received a non-nutritive sucking intervention, while the combined group received maternal voice stimulation in addition to the sucking intervention. Differences in feeding intolerance, feeding progression, growth and development, feeding performance, and heart rate indices were compared between the groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared to the control group, the combined group showed significantly reduced incidence of feeding intolerance, feeding transition time, length of hospital stay, and time to regain birth weight, along with lowered heart rate. Additionally, there were significant increases in body mass growth rate, head circumference growth rate, body length growth rate, milk intake ratio, and feeding efficiency in the combined group (P < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The application of maternal voice stimulation combined with non-nutritive sucking in premature infants could reduce the risk of feeding intolerance and heart rate levels. Simultaneously, it improved feeding performance and promoted growth and development in premature infants, indicating the clinical value and potential applicability of this combined intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143962121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Comparative Study on Tele-Yoga in White-Collar Workers: Synchronous vs Asynchronous.","authors":"Damla Korkmaz Dayican, Sinem Nur Altun, Eylul Berre Gunay, Buket Akinci","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Workplace yoga improves the physical and mental health of white-collar workers.</p><p><strong>Primary study objective: </strong>To compare the effects of yoga practiced synchronously or asynchronously on stress level, fatigue, sleep quality, work efficiency, musculoskeletal disorders, and quality of life in white-collar workers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A randomized controlled trial.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Digital platform.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>Twenty-two workers were randomized into synchronous or asynchronous groups.</p><p><strong>Intervention: </strong>Both groups were enrolled in a yoga program for eight weeks, three days a week, and for 40-45 minutes per session. While the synchronous group participated in the yoga program via Zoom video conference, the asynchronous group followed the YouTube videos for instructions.</p><p><strong>Primary outcome measures: </strong>Stress level was evaluated with Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), fatigue with Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), sleep quality with Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, work efficiency with Endicott Productivity at Work Scale, musculoskeletal disorders with Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, and quality of life with 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant decrease in FSS scores and an increase in SF-36 physical function, SF-36 mental health, and SF-36 general health perception sub-dimension scores were found in both groups (P < .05). In the synchronous group, there was a significant decrease in PSS and SF-36 pain scores, with an increase in SF-36 energy scores (P < .05). In the asynchronous group, SF-36 physical role difficulty and SF-36 social functioning scores increased (P < .05). The changes in FSS (P = .018) and SF-36 pain scores (P = .048) were significantly higher in the synchronous group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Yoga practiced synchronously or asynchronously can effectively increase the quality of life in white-collar workers. Synchronous yoga can be recommended to improve fatigue and pain-related quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143956277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Effectiveness of Cinnarizine Versus Cinnarizine Plus Otic Bitter Almond Oil for Tinnitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Maryam Arabi, Assie Jokar, Mehdi Nikkhah, Seyed Nouraddin Mousavinasab, Zahra Memariani, Mojtaba Heydari, Seyed Hamdollah Mosavat","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Tinnitus is a common auditory disorder and is often associated with anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and irritability. The shortcomings of current treatment options justify the exploration of additional treatment methods. Otic delivery of bitter almond oil has been suggested in traditional Persian medicine as a remedy for tinnitus.</p><p><strong>Primary study objective: </strong>The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of bitter almond oil as an adjuvant in reducing the intensity of tinnitus.</p><p><strong>Methods/design: </strong>Randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of cinnarizine versus cinnarizine plus otic bitter almond oil for tinnitus.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>The study was conducted at three medical centers, including Amir Alam Hospital, Imam Khomeini Hospital, and Baqiyatallah Hospital, affiliated with Mazandran University of Medical Sciences, Iran.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>Sixty-nine individuals who met the inclusion criteria (providing written consent, being between 18 and 75 years old, and being diagnosed with chronic tinnitus by an otorhinolaryngology specialist), were enrolled in the study and randomly assigned to two groups.</p><p><strong>Intervention: </strong>The intervention group received 2 drops of bitter almond oil into the ear and 25 mg of cinnarizine, while the control group received only 25 mg of cinnarizine twice daily for 4 weeks.</p><p><strong>Primary outcome measures: </strong>Changes in tinnitus intensity were evaluated using the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) questionnaire and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at the end of the 4-week treatment period.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant difference was observed in total scores of VAS and THI after intervention in the experimental and control groups separately (P < .05). However, there were no significant differences in pre- and post-intervention scores for THI and VAS between the two groups (P > .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The adjuvant use of bitter almond oil possibly helps to achieve a greater reduction in the intensity of tinnitus over time.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143951379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analysis of Hirsutism as a Symptom of Ihtibās al-Tamth (Amenorrhea) and its Relation to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.","authors":"Sabba Saltanat, Nadeem Ahmad, Shahevar Sayyed, Wasim Ahmad, Zebaakhter R Sayyed, Fauzia Shahabuddin","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hirsutism, defined as excessive terminal hair growth in females in a male pattern, is a significant clinical manifestation of increased androgen. Unani scholars such as Hippocrates, Haly Abbas, Rhazes, and Avicenna linked hirsutism with menstrual irregularities, specifically Ihtibās al-Tamth (Amenorrhea). Modern medicine also associates hirsutism with hyperandrogenism, a hallmark of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), among other conditions.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to explore the understanding of hirsutism from both Unani classical literature and modern medical perspectives, particularly its connection with amenorrhea and virilism.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>This study employed a comprehensive review approach, analyzing Unani classical texts to gather data on hirsutism, amenorrhea, and PCOS. Key historical texts were scrutinized for their insights into hair formation and its relationship with reproductive health. Additionally, electronic databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane, and Science Direct were explored for research studies (published between 2000 and 2024) that evaluate the concept of hair formation within the framework of Unani medicine. The key words used for the literature search were Amenorrhoea, PCOS, Ihtibās al-Tamth, Hirsutism, hyperandrogenism.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In Unani medicine, amenorrhea is thought to cause hirsutism due to retained menstrual blood converting to vapors expelled as hair. In the modern view, hyperandrogenism from ovarian, adrenal, or idiopathic sources results in excess hair growth. Herbs like Juniperus communis and Zingiber officinale can help regulate menstrual cycles and induce ovulation. Untreated amenorrhea and hirsutism may lead to metabolic issues, masculinization, and reproductive disorders.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Unani literature provides a valuable historical framework that parallels contemporary biomedical approaches to hirsutism. The classical interpretation of hair growth aligns with the modern pathophysiology of hyperandrogenism, particularly in PCOS. Further integrative research is required to enhance the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for hirsutism across traditional and modern medical domains.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143952562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Yoga on Mother's Stress and Sleep Quality of Mother and Child, Mother's Feeding Attitude, and Child's Feeding Behavior: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Aysenur Ozan, Gonca Bumin","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to investigate the effects of yoga on mothers' stress, mother and child sleep quality, mother's feeding attitude, and child's feeding behavior, in mothers of children having sleep and feeding difficulties.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study included 55 mothers with children having sleep and feeding problems. Mothers were randomly divided into two groups as yoga (n=29) and control group (n=26). Yoga was practiced via video conferencing method for 8 weeks, 2 days a week, 1 hour a day, while the mothers in the control group did not receive any intervention. The stress levels of the mothers were assessed with the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS); attitudes towards the feeding process with the Infancy and Early Childhood Feeding Process Mother's Attitudes Scale; and their sleep quality with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Infant's feeding problems were evaluated with the Infancy Adaptive Eating Behavior Scale, and sleep problems with the Brief Infant/Child Sleep Questionnaire (BISQ).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant difference was found in the stress level (P < .05), sleep quality (P < .05), negative mood, and inadequate feeding attitudes (P < .05) among the sub-parameters of feeding attitudes of mothers in the yoga group post-intervention. Among the children of the mothers in the yoga group, improvements were observed in the frequency of night awakening, nocturnal wakefulness, and in the sub-parameters of feeding behaviors such as reluctance and reactivity (P < .05). Mothers in the control group showed a significant increase in stress levels (P < .05) and a significant decrease in sleep quality (P < .05), whereas there was no significant difference in the sub-parameters of sleep and feeding behaviors of their child (P > .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Yoga has positive effects on mothers' stress, sleep quality of mother and child, feeding attitude of mothers, and feeding behavior of child, in mothers of children with sleep and feeding problems.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143952214","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Breaking Barriers: Restoring Shoulder Mobility Through Iyengar Yoga: A Case Report.","authors":"Rajesh Kanwar","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Iyengar yoga is distinct for its methodical approach, emphasizing precise alignment and clear, detailed instructions.</p><p><strong>Case study: </strong>This case study explores the experience of a 67-year-old male who had restricted shoulder movement for 14.5 years following a traumatic injury. Despite 1.5 years of rigorous physical therapy, he had accepted his limitations as permanent. In 2023, he joined Iyengar yoga group classes without specifically seeking shoulder rehabilitation.</p><p><strong>Outcome: </strong>Over time, he noticed improvement, prompting the author (CIYT and class instructor) to observe his movement patterns and provide targeted modifications. After a year of consistent practice, he regained 170° of shoulder flexion, significantly improving from an initial 110°.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case highlights Iyengar yoga's rehabilitative potential, demonstrating how it facilitates recovery, restores function, and enhances quality of life, even in chronic musculoskeletal conditions. The findings encourage further exploration of Iyengar yoga as an effective therapy for such conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143963014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}