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Roozbahani M, Alibakhshi F. Effectiveness Yoga Exercises on General Health of Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Single-subject Study. CPR 2024; 2 (2) :97-102
URL: http://cpr.mazums.ac.ir/article-1-81-en.html

Background and Objective: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is among the most prevalent autoimmune diseases, with a rising incidence worldwide. This study aimed to examine the impact of a course of yoga practice on the general health of individuals with MS.
Materials & Methods: This single-subject study involved four participants and utilized the ABAB design, where “A” represented the baseline phase and “B” denoted the intervention phase. Data were collected using the public health questionnaire, visual analysis and the calculation of mean and percentage changes within and between phases for data analysis.
Results: Participant R experienced a 55% improvement in general health, participant M showed a 43% enhancement, participant F demonstrated a 13.11% increase and participant A exhibited a 43.75% boost.
Conclusion: Yoga exercises can enhance general health by influencing the muscular and nervous systems, hormones, and neurotransmitters.