Yoga helps older stroke victims improve balance, endurance, study suggests
Saturday, June 4, 2011 - 18:30
in Health & Medicine
A recent study that exposed older veterans with stroke to yoga produced promising results as researchers explore whether this popular mind-body practice can help stroke victims cope with their increased risk for painful and even deadly falls. A range of balance items measured by the Berg Balance Scale and Fullerton Advance Balance Scale improved by 17 percent and 34 percent respectively, participants had more confidence in their balance -- and they enjoyed the practice.