Arlene A Schmid1, Kristine K Miller2,3, Marieke Van Puymbroeck4, Nancy Schalk5. 1. a Department of Occupational Therapy , College of Health and Human Sciences, Colorado State University , Fort Collins , CO , USA . 2. b Department of Physical Therapy , Indiana University School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences , Indianapolis , IN , USA . 3. c Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D), Center on Implementing Evidence-Based Practice, Roudebush Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center , Indianapolis , IN , USA . 4. d Department of Parks , Recreation and Tourism Management, College of Health and Human Development, Clemson University , Clemson , SC , USA , and. 5. e Heartland Yoga Therapy , Indianapolis , IN , USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this mixed-methods case study was to investigate whether an 8-week 1:1 yoga program was feasible and beneficial to people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHOD: This was a mixed-methods case study of one-to-one yoga for people with TBI included three people. We completed assessments before and after the 8-week yoga intervention and included measures of balance, balance confidence, pain, range of motion, strength and mobility. Qualitative interviews were included at the post-assessment. We include a percent change calculation and salient quotes that represent the perceived impact of the yoga intervention. RESULTS: All participants completed the yoga intervention and all demonstrated improvements in physical outcome measures. For the group, balance increased by 36%, balance confidence by 39%, lower extremity strength by 100% and endurance by 105%. Qualitative data support the use of yoga to improve multiple aspects of physical functioning, one participant stated: "I mean it's rocked my world. It's changed my life. I mean all the different aspects. I mean physically, emotionally, mentally, it's given me you know my life back…". CONCLUSIONS: Yoga, delivered in a one-to-one setting, appears to be feasible and beneficial to people with chronic TBI. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION: Chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI) leads to many aspects of physical functioning impairment. Yoga delivered in a one-to-one setting may be feasible and beneficial for people with chronic TBI.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this mixed-methods case study was to investigate whether an 8-week 1:1 yoga program was feasible and beneficial to people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHOD: This was a mixed-methods case study of one-to-one yoga for people with TBI included three people. We completed assessments before and after the 8-week yoga intervention and included measures of balance, balance confidence, pain, range of motion, strength and mobility. Qualitative interviews were included at the post-assessment. We include a percent change calculation and salient quotes that represent the perceived impact of the yoga intervention. RESULTS: All participants completed the yoga intervention and all demonstrated improvements in physical outcome measures. For the group, balance increased by 36%, balance confidence by 39%, lower extremity strength by 100% and endurance by 105%. Qualitative data support the use of yoga to improve multiple aspects of physical functioning, one participant stated: "I mean it's rocked my world. It's changed my life. I mean all the different aspects. I mean physically, emotionally, mentally, it's given me you know my life back…". CONCLUSIONS: Yoga, delivered in a one-to-one setting, appears to be feasible and beneficial to people with chronic TBI. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION: Chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI) leads to many aspects of physical functioning impairment. Yoga delivered in a one-to-one setting may be feasible and beneficial for people with chronic TBI.
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