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Yoga after Stroke Leads to Multiple Physical Improvements

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: Assess the impact of therapeutic-yoga on range of motion, strength, and walking capacity in people with chronic stroke.Methods: Forty-seven individuals with chronic stroke were recruited and randomized 3:1 to yoga or waitlist control (usual care).The yoga group completed one hour yoga sessions twice a week for 8 weeks.Yoga was taught by a yoga therapist and included modified physical postures in seated, standing, and supine positions and included yoga breathing, bilateral movements, concluding with relaxation.

Source: IUScholarWorks (Indiana University)

Authors: Arlene A. Schmid, Kristine K. Miller, Marieke Van Puymbroeck, Erin Louise DeBaun, Nancy Schalk, T. D. Dierks, Peter Altenburger, Teresa M. Damush, Linda S. Williams

Language: English

Topic: Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery

Subfield: Rehabilitation

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2247906686

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