Yoga to prevent mobility limitations in older adults: feasibility of a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The loss of mobility during aging impacts independence and leads to further disability, morbidity, and reduced life expectancy. Our objective was to examine the feasibility and safety of conducting a randomized controlled trial of yoga for older adults at risk for mobility limitations.

Methods

Sedentary older adults (n = 46; age 60-89) were recruited and randomized to either yoga or a health education comparison group. Yoga sessions (60-min) occurred 2x weekly, and 90-min health education sessions occurred weekly, for 10 weeks. The primary outcomes were recruitment rate, intervention attendance, and retention at assessments. Adverse event rates and participant satisfaction were also measured. Physical performance measures of gait, balance, and strength and self-re

SUBMITTER: Groessl EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6291934 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature