Musculoskeletal Injuries Related to Yoga: Imaging Observations

Corroller, Thomas Le; Vertinsky, Alexandra T.; Hargunani, Rikin; Khashoggi, Khalid; Munk, Peter L.; Ouellette, Hugue A.

doi:10.2214/ajr.11.7440

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“…Out of 48 full-texts assessed for eligibility, 11 articles were excluded because they were not on yoga [13]–[20], were not case reports or case series [21]–[23], or were double publications on the same case [24]. Finally, 35 case reports [25]–[59] and 2 case series reporting on a total of 76 unique cases were included [60], [61] (Figure 1). …”

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Adverse Events Associated with Yoga: A Systematic Review of Published Case Reports and Case Series

2013

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While yoga is gaining increased popularity in North America and Europe, its safety has been questioned in the lay press. The aim of this systematic review was to assess published case reports and case series on adverse events associated with yoga. Medline/Pubmed, Scopus, CAMBase, IndMed and the Cases Database were screened through February 2013; and 35 case reports and 2 case series reporting a total of 76 cases were included. Ten cases had medical preconditions, mainly glaucoma and osteopenia. Pranayama, hatha yoga, and Bikram yoga were the most common yoga practices; headstand, shoulder stand, lotus position, and forceful breathing were the most common yoga postures and breathing techniques cited. Twenty-seven adverse events (35.5%) affected the musculoskeletal system; 14 (18.4%) the nervous system; and 9 (11.8%) the eyes. Fifteen cases (19.7%) reached full recovery; 9 cases (11.3%) partial recovery; 1 case (1.3%) no recovery; and 1 case (1.3%) died. As any other physical or mental practice, yoga should be practiced carefully under the guidance of a qualified instructor. Beginners should avoid extreme practices such as headstand, lotus position and forceful breathing. Individuals with medical preconditions should work with their physician and yoga teacher to appropriately adapt postures; patients with glaucoma should avoid inversions and patients with compromised bone should avoid forceful yoga practices.

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Adverse Events Associated with Yoga: A Systematic Review of Published Case Reports and Case Series

2013

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“…Matsushita et al reported 63.8% of participants had no interference as a result of an adverse event due to yoga, and of these 30.7% experienced a slight interference, 3.6% had major interference and 1.9% immediately discontinued 5. In a study of imaging observations, Le Corroller et al reported 20 out of 38 incidents showed positive radiographic evidence of musculoskeletal injury 4. Of the 107 injuries reported in Vinyasa Ashtanga yoga, 54 reported full recovery and 53 reported partial or ongoing recovery with no permanent impairment 6…”

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Although the injury rate of yoga is low, nearly two-thirds of musculoskeletal injuries in yoga affect the lower extremity: a systematic review

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“…These included a distal tibia epiphysial separation in a teenager, a proximal phalanx of the great toe fracture and a case series of vertebral compression fractures in osteoporotic or osteopaenic individuals 4 5. There are also a few reports of rare femoral shaft stress fractures in athletes; however, these injuries are typically attributed to repetitive trauma in vigorous weight bearing activities such as long-distance running 6–8.…”

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A low-energy femoral shaft fracture from performing a yoga posture

2015

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The femoral shaft is rarely the site of a low-energy fracture in a healthy individual. The vast majority of these fractures are due to major trauma such as motor vehicle accidents. Although low-energy femoral shaft fractures do occur, they are typically in patients with osteoporotic bone, or prosthesis related. In this case report, we present a man in his late 30s who was practising a specific yoga stance when he experienced a femoral shaft fracture.

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Musculoskeletal Injuries Related to Yoga: Imaging Observations

Abstract: The most frequently encountered musculoskeletal injuries were tendinous lesions, including tears of the supraspinatus, Achilles, and peroneus brevis tendons and fibrocartilaginous tears involving the medial meniscus, acetabular labrum, glenoid labrum, and lumbar disk with extrusion.

Cited by 16 publications

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Adverse Events Associated with Yoga: A Systematic Review of Published Case Reports and Case Series

Adverse Events Associated with Yoga: A Systematic Review of Published Case Reports and Case Series

Although the injury rate of yoga is low, nearly two-thirds of musculoskeletal injuries in yoga affect the lower extremity: a systematic review

A low-energy femoral shaft fracture from performing a yoga posture

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