Yoga therapy is applicable to orthopaedic diseases as an intervention method to reduce the symptoms of a particular orthopaedic condition and restore the health by increasing strength, stamina and vitality. Orthopaedic disorders are the conditions of the body caused by the degeneration of cartilages, ligaments, tendons, meniscus, bones and dysfunction of muscles. It also includes the deformities of the spine and disability to walk. Yoga therapy approach to orthopaedic disorders is specific to individuals and an holistic view of yogic application. Healing of the injuries, post-operative (Hip or Knee replacement, fracture reduction and fixation) rehabilitation, chronic and acute degenerative conditions of bones and joints can be bring into reconstructive changes towards healing by the practice of yoga therapy.

Some of the common orthopaedic disorders are osteoarthritis of knee joint, rheumatoid arthritis of wrist and small joints of fingers, spinal deformities like scoliosis and kyphosis, neck and lumber spondylosis, osteoporosis, can be either completely cured or repair to the point that it helps to normalize the physical movements. Yoga therapy also carries the wave to influence the mind because it is the system which effects both mind and body. It boosts the courage, increase pain tolerance and support motivation to progress towards better practice and healing.