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Y oga for Seniors: Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Participation. George Salem, PhD USC Division of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy. Yoga maybe an ideal exercise activity for seniors. Yoga is fun!. Yoga can be done at home or in a class. Yoga may improve or maintain flexibility.
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Yoga for Seniors:Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Participation George Salem, PhD USC Division of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy
Yoga Empowers Seniors Study (YESS) Primary Aim: Measure physical demands of the yoga postures / asanas
YESS: Methods Opening Middle & Closing Sequences
YESS: Methods Biomechanical analysis Joint Moment of Force: JMOF
YESS: Results Muscular Endurance – 2 Min Step Test: 15.2% * * 12.4% * p < 0.05
YESS: Results Muscular Endurance – Heel Rise Test: 33.9% * * 19.4% * p < 0.05
YESS: Results Knee Extensor Strength:
YESS: Results Static Balance
YESS: Results Yoga-related side effects
YESS: Results Yoga-related side effects
YESS: Results Shoulder flexor JMOF– across poses
YESS: Results Yoga-related side effects