These presentation slides provide an overview of the elements of yoga and briefly review studies of the effectiveness of yoga to treat chronic pain. A thorough summary of yoga principles including a discussion of meditation/mindfulness practices.
Back to Health: A Study Comparing Yoga, Physical Therapy & Education for Chronic Low Back Pain – Yoga Teacher Training Manual
Source: Boston Medical Center Program for Integrative Medicine & Health Care Disparities
In 2017, researchers at Boston Medical Center published a study where they compared the effectiveness of physical therapy to a manualized yoga program for the treatment of chronic low back pain. This document is the Yoga Teacher Training Manual used in the study.
Yoga, Physical Therapy, or Education for Chronic Low Back Pain – A Randomized Noninferiority Trial
Source: Robert Saper, MD, MPH et al.
This 2017 study at Boston Medical Center enrolled 320 patients with chronic low back pain and offered them either a manualized yoga program, physical therapy, or patient education on pain management.
Back to Health: A Study Comparing Yoga, Physical Therapy & Education for Chronic Low Back Pain – Participant Guidebook
Source: Boston Medical Center Program for Integrative Medicine & Health Care Disparities
In 2017, researchers at Boston Medical Center published a study comparing the effectiveness of physical therapy to a manualized yoga program for the treatment of chronic low back pain. This document is the participant guidebook to the yoga program.
The ALTO Program: Presentation Slides
Source: Alexis M. LaPietra, DO - St. Joseph's Healthcare System of Paterson, New Jersey
The ALTO or Alternative to Opiates initiative is a an emergency department (ED) based program intended to utilize non-opioid approaches as a first-line therapy for certain pain conditions commonly treated in the ED. These slides briefly describe the ALTO protocols and the results of a pilot study of the program.
The Ripple Effect: The Impact of the Opioid Epidemic on Children and Families: Recommendations for an Action Agenda Based on a Multidisciplinary Meeting
Source: United Hospital Fund & Milbank Memorial Fund
The United Hospital Fund convened a meeting of researchers, program leaders, and policymakers in the fall of 2018 to discuss the impact of the opioid crisis on children and families.
2016 Tribal-State Opioid Summit: Final Report
Source: State of Minnesota
In 2016, state leaders in Minnesota convened a summit to discuss the impact of the opioid crisis in Indian Country. This report summarizes the conversations held at the summit and provides policy and budget recommendations for tribal nations and state government programs.