A Randomized Trial of Yoga for Adolescents with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

BACKGROUND: Adolescents with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) frequently experience interference with everyday activities. Mind-body approaches such as yoga have been recommended as interventions for patients with IBS. Despite promising results among adult samples, there have been limited studies expl...

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Main Authors: Leora Kuttner, Christine T Chambers, Janine Hardial, David M Israel, Kevan Jacobson, Kathy Evans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2006-01-01
Series:Pain Research and Management
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2006/731628
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Summary:BACKGROUND: Adolescents with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) frequently experience interference with everyday activities. Mind-body approaches such as yoga have been recommended as interventions for patients with IBS. Despite promising results among adult samples, there have been limited studies exploring the efficacy of yoga with pediatric patients.
ISSN:1203-6765