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Titre : | Yoga reduces perceived stress and exhaustion levels in healthy elderly individuals (2016) |
Auteurs : | Eric Lindahl ; Katherine Tilton ; Nicole Eikholt ; et al. |
Type de document : | Article |
Dans : | Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice (Vol. 24, August 2016) |
Article en page(s) : | p. 50-56 |
Langues: | Anglais |
Descripteurs : |
HE Vinci Émotions ; Epuisement ; Recherche ; Sujet âgé ; Thérapies complémentaires ; Yoga |
Résumé : |
This study investigated whether a 7-week yoga intervention could improve physical function, perceived stress, and mental/emotional wellness in elderly participants.
Methods 8 participants (66.5 ± 0.3 years) attended 2 60-min Hatha yoga sessions/week for 7 weeks, and performed pre- and post-intervention assessments. Balance was assessed using a 5-test battery. Flexibility was measured by sit-and-reach and shoulder flexibility tests. Functional mobility tests included 8-ft up-and-go, 5 chair stands, and 4-m walk. Participants completed SF-12, exhaustion level, and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) questionnaires. Results SF-12 Mental Component Summary scores, exhaustion levels, and PSS scores improved post-intervention. No differences were found for physical function measures. Conclusions Yoga participation can improve mental/emotional wellness, exhaustion levels, and stress levels in elderly individuals, even without measurable improvements in physical function. Clinicians and health practitioners who work with the elderly should consider yoga as a potential therapeutic modality for improving important aspects of quality of life in this population. |
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