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...
How can yoga and wellness business owners navigate this new landscape and market their businesses in an authentic way? Take a listen to this chat with Jules and learn what it takes to truly market your business online.
After over a decade of studying, reading, and writing about the research on stretching, I have witnessed an enormous range of data and corresponding interpretations. I’ve seen studies that say stretching makes you weak and slow and I’ve seen studies that say stretching makes you strong and energy efficient. I’ve seen studies promoting stretching as an essential component of fitness and other studies arguing it should be eliminated altogether. This span of conclusions is even greater in the court of public opinion.
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.“
