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Yoga therapy is very
beneficial for a wide variety of health related conditions. There
is a tendency to want to extract specific techniques and to apply
them to specific conditions. This reverts back to the old mechanistic
paradigm of Newtonian physics of, "If 'a' exists, all I
have to do is apply 'b' and I'll get solution 'c'." While
this may frequently work with yoga therapy techniques, it breaks
from the wholistic or Quantum paradigm of Integrative medicine
and robs the practitioner of the full richness of yoga.
The true power of
yoga therapy results when a teacher points the client or patient
toward self-awareness and empowerment, resulting in a lifelong
psychospiritual development that enjoys the fruits of improved
physical health. The following are therefore only pointers, with
the key being that the individual be fully supported at all levels,
not just the material or physical level. What follows on the
referenced pages is intended to stimulate thinking and discussion,
not substitute for either. If you are familiar with other asana
or techniques, please let us know and we will update the page
accordingly.
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ATTENTION:
Disclaimer
MyRehab, Inc. offers information and/or referrals compiled from
various authoritative sources, including professional opinion,
published record, and expert recommendation. MyRehab does not
endorse any
specific treatment regime. Any decisions regarding specific medications
or treatments should involve consultation with your professional
health care provider.
Proceeding from here indicates
that you have read and accept the above disclaimer.
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Each of the following topics highlights a particular
area of yoga therapy. The pages contain information regarding
techniques, theory, and opportunities to contact or network with
specialists in the respective fields.If you have an area of expertise
that you would like to share with others in utilizing yoga therapeutics,
please contact our office. We will be happy to develop a web
page with appropriate links and promotion at no charge to you.
Our mission is to make yoga therapeutics accessible
to all.
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Medical Diagnosis |
Common Name |
Precautions |
Asanas |
YRX
Considerations
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Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome |
Same |
Increased hand numbness; excessive
wrist flexion or extension. |
See abstract. |
Biomechanics of work or hobby. Issues
of 'spirit' or 'heart' surrounding life and employment. Adaptive
equipment. |
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Achilles Tendinitis;
Plantar Fascitis
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Same |
Avoid jumping; Maintain arch in asanas;
emphasize foot alignment in all asanas; Check tight/weak hip. |
Standing series; Pigeon,
Sunbird,
Supta Padangusthasana w/ strap; Seated
Twist; Squat series; Hero |
Change of footwear? Excessive training&ego?
Lack of foot support? Use of ice.
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Patello-femoral Pain
Syndrome;
Chondromalacia; Patellar Tendinitis
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Knee Pain/Tendinitis; |
Leg alignment in all standing asana, esp.
w/ knee bent and may need to limit bend of knee. Check tight/weak
hip. |
Standing series; Pigeon,
Supta Padangusthasana; Reclining Hero; Bow; Knee
Down Twist; Standing Balance Series;
Locust |
See above; Cycling malalignment; Avoid stairs;
Free up pelvis & low back; Bodywork hips and thighs. |
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Piriformis Syndrome;
Hip Osteoarthritis
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Hip/Buttock Pain; Hip Arthritis |
No sharp pain; props for seated/forward
bending asana; radiating leg or groin pain. |
Warrior II; Supported Lunge, Squats, Butterfly, Pigeon
& Child;
Seated Twist;
Prone extension series; Locust; Tadasana |
1st & 2nd Chakra
issues; Somatics; Restoratives; Sitting and sleeping postural
support. |
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Upper Thoracic Myofascitis/ Trigger
Points |
Upper Back/Inner Shoulder Blade Pain |
Radiating arm pain; Cardiac/ gall bladder
symptoms; Respiratory complaints; Osteoporosis |
Crocodile; Bow; Sphinx; Y.Mudra; Supported fish;
Twists; Cow Face;
½ shoulder Stand; Warrior II; Full Locust & Boat; Crescent
Moon; |
Sitting posture; grief issues; supine neck
support; Free up pelvis & low back; Forward bend technique; |
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Lateral Epicondylitis |
Tennis Elbow |
Radiating arm pain; Cardiac symptoms; Post
asana pains. Hand numbness |
See carpal tunnel
& above myofascial pain asanas; Locust, hands under body. |
Sitting posture; Work ergonomics; Maintain
palmer arch in Weight bearing asanas; |
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Medical Diagnosis |
Common Name |
Precautions |
Asanas |
YRX
Considerations
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Rotator Cuff Tendinitis |
Tendinitis/Bursitis |
Stay painfree; upper body alignment; jumping
onto hands; Neck pain; Numbness in arm. |
Chest & Heart
openings; See Tennis Elbow; Inverted plank; Eagle w/ strap; |
Upper chest breathing; Sitting posture;
4th and 5th Chakra issues; Throwing/racquet
activities. |
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Osteoporosis;
Thoracic Compression Fractures
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Dowagers Hump;
Slumped Posture
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Trunk Flexion; Over reaching forward bends;
Plough/shldr stands; jumping; Forceful Twists |
Standing asanas; Extension
series; Wbing on hands; Chest openers; Restorative extension; |
Upper chest breathing; Sitting posture;
4th and 5th Chakra issues; supine neck
support; Free up pelvis & low back; Forward bend technique;
Nutrition/Hormones |
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Osteoarthritis of the Knees |
Same |
Slow, steady stretch; supported knee bending
asana; No post swelling. Twisting thru knee/back knee |
Supta Padangusthasana
w/ strap; Child/squats;
Chair/lightening bolt; Standing postures; supported Staff; Standing
Balance Series; Locust |
Social withdrawal; Free up pelvis &
low back; Endurance; Heat & Ice; Anger issues; Sitting &
Resting postures. |
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Migraines
Tension HA
Eye Fatigue
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Headaches |
Medical clearance;
Nausea; disorientation; vision c/os; excessive back bends of
head on neck. |
Crocodile; Bow; Sphinx; Y.Mudra; Supported fish;
Twists; Cow Face;
½ shoulder Stand; Warrior II; Full Locust & Boat; Crescent
Moon; Lion; Restoratives; |
Upper chest breathing; Sitting & sleeping
posture; Fear & anger issues; chewing habits; Nutrition;
vision; eye muscle fatigue; Tongue and teeth clenching. |
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Medical Diagnosis |
Common Name |
Precautions |
Asanas |
YRX
Considerations
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ACL Deficiency |
Torn ligaments; Trick Knee; Water on
the Knee |
Pivoting; Supported squats; No Eagle, Pigeon
or feet behind head; Hyperextension; Watching for sense of going
out; Leg alignment in all standing asana; |
Standing asanas and
balance series; prone extensions; Chair; Hip openers; |
Mindfulness issues; brace compliance;
self care and sensitivity; grief over loss of function; over
compensation; |
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Glenohumeral
Instability |
Dislocating Shoulder;
Trick Shldr
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Avoid asana that position for instability&usually
up & behind overhead. Some pulling w/ strap. |
Plank all planes; Down/Up Dog; Hand Wbing asanas; Chest Openers; |
Mindfulness issues; brace compliance;
self care and sensitivity; grief over loss of function; over
compensation; |
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Herniated Disc
Neck or Back
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Pinched Nerve; Slipped Disc;
Ruptured Disc
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Work w/ Physician/ PT. No increase
in arm/leg pains or numbness; bladder control; |
Start supine and prone
as tolerated; gentle Somatics; To standing as tolerated; supported,
small twists; Always enter slowly, stay short and check after. |
Breath pattern; Fear, security & other
stress issues; grief over loss of function; Sitting & sleeping
posture; Tongue and teeth clenching. Chakra issues per area.
Lifting habits. |
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