This time, I would like to talk about post-stroke rehabilitation and yoga.
Are you a yoga practitioner?
There have been many studies investigating the extent of health effects of yoga, and the positive results have made yoga a common choice for rehabilitation of many diseases.
In Japan, some people may have the impression that yoga is only for a few conscious people.
In spite of this situation, there was a study that asked the question, "What about using yoga for stroke rehabilitation? There is a study on this subject.
Contents of the Study
The conclusion of the study is that yoga may improve the quality of life of stroke survivors, but it does not necessarily have such an effect.
The research.
72 participants from two RCTs conducted in 2017, which reviewed.
Physical
Emotional
Communication
Social participation
Stroke recovery
Memory
There was no significant change in memory, but there was a slight change in other areas.
However, did this improve the quality of life? However, the results were not so clear.
Secondary outcomes included
Exercise
Strength
Endurance
Psychological variables
Pain
Disability
and were validated and measured with the Berg Balance Scale, which showed that these did not have a significant clinical effect. (MD 2.38, 95% CI -1.41 to 6.17, P = .22)
The Balance Confidence Scale by Movement (MD 10.60, 95% CI -7.08, = 28.28, P = 0.24) was used to measure balance self-efficacy, with no significant results.
Walking was measured using the Comfort Speed Walking Test (MD 1.32, 95% CI -1.35 to 3.99, P = 0.33) and motor function was measured using the Motor Function Rating Scale (MD-4.00, 95% CI -12.42 to 4.42, P = 0.33) with no significant effect.
These results suggest that yoga may be a part of rehabilitation, but whether it can be considered beneficial compared to other forms of rehabilitation will not be known until it is tried.
Lawrence M, Celestino Jr FT, Matozinho HHS, Govan L, Booth J, Beecher J. Yoga for Stroke Rehabilitation: A Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, No. 12. Number: CD011483. doi: 10.1002 / 14651858.CD011483.pub2.
Conclusion.
The results of the study suggest that it is unclear whether the adoption of yoga is more beneficial than other methods in rehabilitation for stroke patients.
Although the method of rehabilitation may be selected according to the judgment of the physician in charge and the medical personnel in charge of rehabilitation, I have not heard of any examples of yoga being practiced.
However, I have not heard of yoga being practiced. If it is, it may be used as a gradual part of functional recovery.
If you are someone who relies on evidence to make decisions, the results of this study will not tell you whether or not to practice yoga, but beware of overly catchy solicitations.
