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Laura A Swink1,2, Brett W Fling3,4, Julia L Sharp5
1Eastern Colorado VA Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Aurora, CO, USA.
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to assess feasibility and changes in outcome measures following the Merging Yoga and Occupational Therapy for Parkinson's Disease (MY-OT for PD) program: a 14-session program which combined community-based yoga for PD, and fall-risk focused group occupational therapy sessions. Seventeen participants completed an 8-week control period consisting of their normal participation, and an 8-week intervention period (14 MY-OT for PD sessions). There were fewer self-reported falls in the intervention (6) vs. control periods (10). One fall risk factor management scale (the Fall Prevention and Management Questionnaire, p=.02), and balance (p<.01) showed significant improvement between the control and intervention. The MY-OT for PD program is an encouraging occupational therapist-led program, which may improve balance and reduce self-reported falls.
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