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Yoga for rehabilitation: an overview
1Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Research Foundation, Banglore.
Indian Journal of Medical Sciences
|April 1, 1997
Summary
Yoga offers diverse rehabilitation benefits, improving mental, motor, and social skills in various populations. It aids physical function, reduces anxiety in visually impaired children, and enhances well-being in disadvantaged groups.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Integrative and Complementary Medicine
Background:
- Yoga's therapeutic potential is increasingly recognized across diverse populations.
- Existing rehabilitation strategies may not fully address the multifaceted needs of individuals with physical, mental, or social challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the broad applications of yoga in rehabilitation.
- To investigate yoga's impact on cognitive, motor, social, and emotional well-being.
Main Methods:
- Yoga interventions were applied to diverse groups including mentally and physically handicapped individuals, visually impaired children, prisoners, and patients with coronary artery disease.
- Comparative analysis with physical activity programs was conducted for specific groups.
Main Results:
- Yoga improved mental ability, motor coordination, and social skills in mentally handicapped subjects.
- Physically handicapped individuals showed functional ability restoration.
- Visually impaired children experienced reduced anxiety compared to physical activity interventions.
- Socially disadvantaged groups reported improved sleep, appetite, well-being, and reduced arousal.
- Meditation showed potential in reducing substance abuse and anxiety.
Conclusions:
- Yoga demonstrates significant therapeutic value in diverse rehabilitation settings.
- Yoga interventions can positively impact psychological, physiological, and social outcomes.
- Further research is warranted for conditions like coronary artery disease and HIV/AIDS.