Effects of Yoga on Phase Angle and Quality of Life in Patients With Breast Cancer

Effects of Yoga on Phase Angle and Quality of Life in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Randomized, Single-blind, Controlled Trial

In this study,we aimed to examine the effects of Hatha yoga on PA and QoL in patients with breast cancer.

Patients will be randomized to receive the yoga group and the control group.Hatha yoga will be practiced twice a week for 10 weeks for intervention group.The PA of the patients will be assessed using a body analysis instrument and QoL was evaluated with an EORTC-Q questionnaire both before treatment and at week 10.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients between the ages of 18 and 70, witha diagnosis of breast cancer

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with recurrent or progressive disease, or with serious heart or pulmonary disease, with uncontrolled hypertension, infection, cognitive function disorder, psychiatric disease or musculoskeletal system conditions that would prevent exercise, and those who had taken part in a regular exercise program