Citation

Lein DH, Singh H, Kim SJ. Complement. Ther. Clin. Pract. 2020; 40: e101196.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101196

PMID

32891276

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Little information exists regarding the association of yoga-related injuries with yoga instructor (YI) practice patterns. Therefore, this cross-sectional survey examined the screening and practice characteristics of YI and its relationship with yoga-related injuries.

METHODS AND MATERIALS: YI from Northeastern US completed a customized web-based 57-item questionnaire.

RESULTS: The response rate of our questionnaire was 46%. In this study, only 8.8% of the YI reported physical performance screening and 33.7% of the participants did medical screenings with their clients. A binomial logistic regression analysis with the above variables revealed that adherence to training by YI (p = 0.031) and the use of Sun Salutations (p = 0.002) predicted lower yoga-related injuries in clients reported by YI.

CONCLUSIONS: Reduction in client yoga-related injuries was predicted by YI adhering to their training and performing Sun Salutations in their classes.

Language: en

Keywords

Injury; Training; Screening; Yoga; Adherence; Poses; Sun salutation