Yoga in a group environment appears to improve motor function and balance in stroke survivors, according to a new study. Participants - who were mostly male veterans - were placed into one of three groups for eight weeks. The first group did group yoga for twice a week , the second did the yoga and listened to a relaxation tape three times a week, and the third had standard medical care but no yoga or relaxation. The yoga classes grew more challenging each week.
Compared with patients in the standard - care group , those in the two yoga groups significantly improved their balance. Participants in both yoga groups also had improved scores for Independence and quality of life and were less afraid of failing. Balance problems often last long after a person has had a stroke and are related to greater disability and higher risk of falls.
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