Frank Rachael, Larimore Jennifer
Department of Biology and Neuroscience Program, Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA, USA.
Front Neurosci. 2015 Apr 30;9:133. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2015.00133. eCollection 2015.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated process in which the body's immune system damages myelin in the central nervous system (CNS). The onset of this disorder typically occurs in young adults, and it is more common among women. Currently, there is no cure and the long-term disease progression makes symptomatic management critical for maintaining quality of life. Several pharmacotherapeutic agents are approved for treatment, but many patients seek complementary and alternative interventions. Reviews have been conducted regarding broad topics such as mindfulness-based interventions for people diagnosed with MS and the impact of yoga on a range of neurological disorders. The objective of the present review is to examine the potential benefits of yoga for individuals with MS and address its use in managing symptoms including pain, mental health, fatigue, spasticity, balance, bladder control, and sexual function.
多发性硬化症(MS)是一种免疫介导的疾病,在此过程中,人体免疫系统会损害中枢神经系统(CNS)中的髓磷脂。这种疾病通常在年轻人中发病,在女性中更为常见。目前,尚无治愈方法,而疾病的长期进展使得对症治疗对于维持生活质量至关重要。有几种药物治疗剂已被批准用于治疗,但许多患者寻求补充和替代干预措施。已经针对一些广泛的主题进行了综述,例如针对被诊断患有MS的人的基于正念的干预措施以及瑜伽对一系列神经系统疾病的影响。本综述的目的是研究瑜伽对MS患者的潜在益处,并探讨其在管理包括疼痛、心理健康、疲劳、痉挛、平衡、膀胱控制和性功能在内的症状方面的应用。