Yoga in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Objective The objective of this study will be to compare the effects of an eight-week Yin-based yoga program and conventional physiotherapy on fatigue, balance, gait, and quality of life in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Methods Twenty patients with MS will be randomly assigned to either a yoga group (n = 10) or a physiotherapy group (n = 10). Both groups will participate in supervised sessions lasting 60 minutes per day, three days per week, over an eight-week period. The yoga intervention will be Yin-based, incorporating centering, yoga postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation. The physiotherapy program will consist of aerobic training, strengthening and spinal stabilization exercises, balance and coordination activities, and stretching. Outcome measures will include the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) for fatigue, the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) for balance, the 12-item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-12) for gait, and the Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Questionnaire (MSQOL-54) for physical and mental health-related quality of life.