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Yogic breathing and Ayurveda in aphasia: a case study
Bijoyaa Mohapatra1, Rebecca Shisler Marshall2, Jacqueline Laures-Gore3
1Communication Sciences and Special Education, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.
This case study shows yogic breathing, an Ayurvedic medicine, improved language and cognition in a patient with poststroke aphasia. Further research into this complementary therapy for aphasia rehabilitation is recommended.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Ayurvedic Medicine
- Speech-Language Pathology
Background:
- Poststroke aphasia presents significant challenges in communication and cognition.
- Ayurvedic medicine, an ancient holistic system, is underutilized in Western aphasia rehabilitation.
- Conventional therapies offer limited benefits for some poststroke patients.
Observation:
- A single case study of a woman recovering from poststroke aphasia.
- The patient engaged in yogic breathing techniques and other Ayurvedic practices.
- Conventional speech therapy was discontinued after 5 weeks post-stroke.
Findings:
- The patient demonstrated improvements in language function.
- Enhancements were observed in visual attention and certain mood indicators.
- Cognitive and language assessments were conducted over a 3-month period.
Implications:
- This case suggests potential benefits of yogic breathing and Ayurvedic medicine for poststroke aphasia.
- Further investigation is warranted to explore the efficacy of these complementary therapies.
- Ayurvedic approaches may offer novel avenues for aphasia rehabilitation.
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