In this episode, Ariana and Jules get into the distinctions between randomized clinical trials (RCTs), feasibility studies, and pilot studies. They discuss the importance of understanding these methodologies in the context of yoga research and the common misconceptions surrounding them. The conversation highlights the role of preliminary studies in developing effective interventions and the significance of case studies in building evidence for future research. Additionally, they explore the concept of the null hypothesis and its implications in research design.
Can Online Yoga Support Cancer Patients? Insights from a New Study Protocol In the latest episode of Yoga Research and Beyond, hosts Ariana and I discuss an intriguing new study protocol about an online yoga intervention for cancer patients and their caregivers. This...
In this episode, Ariana and Jules discuss the significance of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in understanding patient experiences, particularly focusing on the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) and the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK). They delve into the process of validating and shortening these surveys, emphasizing the importance of reliability and validity in research. The conversation also highlights the limitations of the study, particularly regarding gender representation, and concludes with insights from the survey questions that can enhance compassion and understanding in clinical settings.
The Impact of Synchronized Breathing on Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: Insights from a Recent Study In the latest episode of Yoga Research and Beyond, hosts Ariana Rabinovich and Jules Mitchell discuss a pilot study exploring the effects of synchronized breathing...
In this episode of the Yoga Research and Beyond podcast, we discuss the research paper, “Pain reduction, physical performance, and psychological status compared between Hatha yoga and stretching exercise to treat sedentary office workers with mild/moderate neck/shoulder pain: A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial.“
In today’s episode, we review the paper Not All Yoga Styles Are the Same: An International Survey on Characteristics of Yoga Classes. The researchers conducted an English language survey of 968 yoga teachers across 64 countries to describe and quantify the various components of different styles of yoga being taught worldwide.
