Purpose- The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of4 week yoga program on retro-walking velocity and kinesiophobia in elderly aged 60-80 years.
Method- A convenient sampling of 46 participants, aged 60-75 years was obtained. The participants perform one hour thirty minute yoga session, led by registered yoga centre everyday for 4 weeks. The retro-walking velocity was used to test functional mobility and TAMPA scale was used to analyze kinesiophobia before and at the end of 4 week.
Result- There was a statistically significant difference between pre and post yoga program for kinesiophobia (p < 0.0001) and retro-walking velocity (p < 0.0001).
Conclusion- Yoga may be a beneficial form of exercise in elderly for improving functional mobility and reducing kinesiophobia.
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