Poststroke Balance Improves With Yoga: A Pilot Study

Balance impairment is common after stroke; modified yoga may be able to improve balance and other important poststroke variables. Scientific-evidence is needed to support such treatment interventions. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of a yoga-based rehabilitation intervention on b...

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Published in:Stroke (1970) 2012-09, Vol.43 (9), p.2402-2407
Main Authors: SCHMID, Arlene A, VAN PUYMBROECK, Marieke, ALTENBURGER, Peter A, SCHALK, Nancy L, DIERKS, Tracy A, MILLER, Kristine K, DAMUSH, Teresa M, BRAVATA, Dawn M, WILLIAMS, Linda S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Chronic Disease
Disability Evaluation
Exercise Therapy
Female
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Neurology
Neuropharmacology
Neuropsychological Tests
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Pilot Projects
Postural Balance - physiology
Prospective Studies
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Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopharmacology
Quality of Life
Recovery of Function
Stroke Rehabilitation
Treatment Outcome
Vascular diseases and vascular malformations of the nervous system
Yoga
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Summary:Balance impairment is common after stroke; modified yoga may be able to improve balance and other important poststroke variables. Scientific-evidence is needed to support such treatment interventions. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of a yoga-based rehabilitation intervention on balance, balance self-efficacy, fear of falling (FoF), and quality of life after stroke. This was a prospective, randomized, pilot study of yoga-based rehabilitation for people with chronic stroke. All yoga sessions were taught by a registered yoga therapist, occurred twice per week for 8 weeks and included seated, standing, and floor postures with relaxation and meditation. Balance was assessed with the Berg Balance Scale, balance self-efficacy with the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale, FoF with a dichotomous yes/no question, and quality of life with the Stroke Specific Quality of Life scale. There were no significant differences between wait-list control (n=10) and yoga (n=37) groups in baseline or follow-up scores. However, using within-group comparisons, yoga group data demonstrated significant improvement in balance (Berg Balance Scale, 41.3±11.7 vs 46.3±9.1; P
ISSN:0039-2499
1524-4628
DOI:10.1161/STROKEAHA.112.658211