Does Yoga Practice Improve Balance in Older Adults?

Authors

Joanna Alfieri, SPT, Department of Physical Therapy, Jefferson College of Health Professions, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PAFollow
Andrea Barberio, SPT, RYT-500, Department of Physical Therapy, Jefferson College of Health Professions, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PAFollow
Rebecca McCammitt, SPT, Department of Physical Therapy, Jefferson College of Health Professions, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PAFollow
Kevin Reeder, SPT, Department of Physical Therapy, Jefferson College of Health Professions, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PAFollow
Susan Duff, PT, EdD, CHT, RYT-200, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

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Purpose and Hypothesis:

The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the effects of a regular yoga program on balance in older adults. We hypothesized that a regular yoga program would improve balance and consequently reduce fall risk in the older adult population.

Publication Date

2-13-2016

Keywords

Yoga Practice, Improve Balance, Older Adults, Department of Physical Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University

Disciplines

Physical Therapy

Recommended Citation

Alfieri, SPT, Joanna; Barberio, SPT, RYT-500, Andrea; McCammitt, SPT, Rebecca; Reeder, SPT, Kevin; and Duff, PT, EdD, CHT, RYT-200, Susan, "Does Yoga Practice Improve Balance in Older Adults?" (2016). Department of Physical Therapy Capstone Posters. 1.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/dptcapstones/1