P02.72. A pilot investigation of alignment-based yoga for pediatric obesity
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Purpose Although exercise is a primary tool for weight reduction, recent findings of aberrant biomechanics in obese youth have raised concern over traditional exercise prescriptions. Given that injury and disability often act as barriers to physical activity (PA), particularly for those with increased weight, safe and appealing interventions are urgently needed. To that end, this study examined the benefits of a yoga intervention for obese adolescents.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012