Becoming connected: the lived experience of yoga participation after stroke

Garrett, Robyne; Immink, Maarten A.; Hillier, Susan

doi:10.3109/09638288.2011.573058

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“…17 Regarding yoga and stroke recovery, 2 case studies have reported improvements in balance and aspects of QoL, 18,19 whereas qualitative findings from another study support perceived improvement after poststroke yoga in strength, range of motion, and walking. 20 These studies indicate that stroke survivors can physically and cognitively engage in and benefit from yoga. Yoga may be especially effective in improving function poststroke, because it promotes coordination of complex movements, balance, strengthening, and breathing.…”

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Poststroke Balance Improves With Yoga

Schmid¹,

Puymbroeck

Altenburger

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Background and Purpose— 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. Methods— 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. Results— 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 <0.001) and FoF (51% vs 46% with FoF; P <0.001). Conclusions— A group yoga-based rehabilitation intervention for people with chronic stroke has potential in improving multiple poststroke variables. Group yoga may be complementary to rehabilitation, may be possible in medical-based and community-based settings, and may be cost-effective. Further testing of group yoga-based rehabilitation interventions is warranted. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: http://clinicaltrials.gov . Unique Identifier: NCT01109602.

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Poststroke Balance Improves With Yoga

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Puymbroeck

Altenburger

et al. 2012

Stroke

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“…Results of the qualitative component of this study have been reported elsewhere. 37 Participants were randomly assigned to either a 10-week yoga intervention group or a wait-list control group. Randomization, using concealed allocation procedures, was conducted by a research associate who was external to this study.…”

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Randomized Controlled Trial of Yoga for Chronic Poststroke Hemiparesis: Motor Function, Mental Health, and Quality of Life Outcomes

Immink

Hillier

Petkov

2014

Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation

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“…It has been shown to provide benefits comparable to those in non-disabled populations, including better sleep, stress relief and improvements in strength and flexibility, measured through scales including the visual analogue scale (VAS) and the perceived stress scale (PSS) (Curtis et al, 2015;Garrett et al, 2011;McCall et al, 2015;Patel, Newstead & Ferrer, 2012). Although a significant cardiovascular response would not necessarily be expected from adaptive yoga, participants perceive improved cardiovascular fitness (Alexander, Innes, Selfe and Brown, 2013).…”

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Engagement in exercise for people with Parkinson’s: What is meaningful?

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Armstrong²,

Francis³

et al. 2018

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Whilst it is suggested that exercise is integral in the management of Parkinson’s, there is minimal literature exploring this population’s perceptions about exercise, and how these perceptions relate to standardised physical outcome measures. This mixed method study explored participants’ views on an exercise programme which was offered as part of an intervention in a randomised controlled trial for people with Parkinson’s. Participants in the intervention group (n = 21) received an exercise programme and a cognitive enrichment programme while the control group (n = 20) continued with usual care. Semi-structured, face to face, audio-recorded individual or group interviews were undertaken with the intervention group and data analysed thematically. Quantitative data extracted from the clinical trial included the 6 Minute Walk Test and the mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (mini-BESTest). The themes: ‘Having trust in professional guidance’, and ‘An understanding and supportive environment’ contributed to the overarching theme of ‘A sense of individual empowerment’. Together the themes demonstrated meaningful holistic benefits gained by participants, which differed from the non-statistically significant quantitative results from the clinical trial. Small group tailored exercise effectively addressed multiple cornerstones of health in people with Parkinson’s, creating an overall sense of individual empowerment. This study also suggests that research may overemphasise reporting of standardised physical outcomes to the detriment of what participants perceive as meaningful outcomes.

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Becoming connected: the lived experience of yoga participation after stroke

Cited by 68 publications

References 55 publications

Poststroke Balance Improves With Yoga

Poststroke Balance Improves With Yoga

Randomized Controlled Trial of Yoga for Chronic Poststroke Hemiparesis: Motor Function, Mental Health, and Quality of Life Outcomes

Engagement in exercise for people with Parkinson’s: What is meaningful?

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