Effects of yoga on balance and gait properties in women with musculoskeletal problems: A pilot study

Ülger, Özlem; Yağlı, Naciye Vardar

doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2010.06.006

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“…However, even balance and relaxation exercises improved the body balance [17,30,31]. The deterioration of postural stability occurs in the case of exclusion of vision control [1,9].…”

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confidence: 99%

Effect of participating in fitness classes on postural stability of young women

Truszczyńska

Jarmuziewicz

Drzał–Grabiec

2015

Biomedical Human Kinetics

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SummaryStudy aim: the aim of the study was to compare the postural stability and ability to control balance in active women who attend fitness classes versus inactive women. Material and methods: the study included 41 women who exercise regularly (mean age 28.64±5.26 years). The control group consisted of 42 women not engaged in regular physical activity (mean age 28.55±5.05 years). In each subject, postural stability testing was performed using the Stabilometric Platform CQStab2P (the 2-platform version). Authors analysed the mean, median and standard deviation for each parameter of the stabilogram and statokinesiogram. Results: for most of the studied parameters, the statistical analysis showed a positive effect of exercising on the level of fitness compared to the control group, for both the test with eyes open and the test with eyes closed. Conclusions: attending fitness classes significantly affects postural stability and balance control in young women, and leads to lesser dependence on sight to maintain it.

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“…However, even balance and relaxation exercises improved the body balance [17,30,31]. The deterioration of postural stability occurs in the case of exclusion of vision control [1,9].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of participating in fitness classes on postural stability of young women

Truszczyńska

Jarmuziewicz

Drzał–Grabiec

2015

Biomedical Human Kinetics

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“…Previous studies focused on the effects of hatha yoga on physical fitness assessed, among others, the effects on flexibility [12,17,18,27,44], muscle strength and endurance [3,27,44], cardiorespiratory fitness [2,27,34], balance [38,45], reaction time [28] and body composition [2,3,40].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Bera and Rajapurkar (1993) showed significantly lower body fat, the improvement of bone density and cardiorespiratory fitness in boys aged 12-15 yr practising yoga (for 1 yr, 3 days a week for 45 min duration) compared to sedentary individuals [2]. Ülger and Yağlı (2011) found the significant improvement of balance in women with musculoskeletal disorders aged 30-45 yr who practised hatha yoga 2 days a week for 4 weeks [45]. Nick et al also indicated an improvement of balance and decreasing fear of falling in people aged 60-74 yr after hatha yoga training 2 days a week for 8 weeks [32].…”

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Could hatha yoga be a health-related physical activity?

Grabara

2016

Biomedical Human Kinetics

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SummaryThe objectives of this review paper are (I) the analysis based on previous studies of whether hatha yoga exercises fulfil the recommendation for the level of physical activity recommended by the WHO and ACSM; (II) the recommendation for how to arrange weekly hatha yoga practice, which can be considered a health-related physical activity; and (III) the analysis of the benefits of a regular hatha yoga workout in view of scientific studies, in particular regard to the prevention of diseases of civilization and improvement in health-related physical fitness. Based on previous studies, only dynamic Sun Salutations of yoga exercises (Suryanamaskar) are moderate-intensity physical activity, and therefore must be performed at least 5 days a week in 30 min duration or 150 min per week meet the recommendation. Hatha yoga meets the recommendations regarding types of exercise, because it includes poses improving muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and balance. Dynamic sequences of Sun Salutation can be regarded as aerobic exercises. Regular hatha yoga training may be an intervention for the primary and secondary prevention of diseases of civilization. Yoga exercises were found to produce reductions in diastolic blood pressure; to improve cardiorespiratory system and metabolic parameters; to correct posture; to reduce back pain; to prevent obesity; to lower blood glucose level; to be beneficial for stress and depression; to relieve perceived pain; and to improve functional fitness and perceived quality of life. Hatha yoga also improves physical fitness, especially in regards to health-related fitness. In the context of the recommendation and reported benefits, hatha yoga is the health-related physical activity.

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“…The Indian yoga exercises are routinely used to manage joint contractures caused by poliomyelitis and other disorders [10,11]. Yoga programs have also been shown to improve balance and coordination in elderly patients with stroke [12], and to improve grip strength [13], reduce pain [14], and balance and gait properties in women with musculoskeletal problems and osteoporosis [14,15].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A number of studies suggests that yoga-based interventions are readily accepted by older adults, and in elderly populations may improve a range of health outcomes [14][15][16][17][18]. The effects of yoga in postmenopausal osteoporosis is maintaining emotional stability, increasing body flexibility, and improving posture, balance, and coordination [5].…”

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Effects of Yoga on the Quality of Life and Mobility in Geriatric Patients with Osteoporosis

Yağlı¹

2012

J Yoga Phys Ther

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Effects of yoga on balance and gait properties in women with musculoskeletal problems: A pilot study

Cited by 41 publications

References 12 publications

Effect of participating in fitness classes on postural stability of young women

Effect of participating in fitness classes on postural stability of young women

Could hatha yoga be a health-related physical activity?

Effects of Yoga on the Quality of Life and Mobility in Geriatric Patients with Osteoporosis

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