International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education

Authors
Dr. Shivani Bhat, Dr. Radha Bhattad

Abstract
The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of the Hatha Yoga on balance in patients with Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease by the end of 8 weeks. 30 participants(including both males and females) ranging from 60-90 years old with Hoehn & Yahr stage 2 or 3 were randomly selected. Yoga sessions were conducted every alternate days for about 8 weeks. Each Yoga session comprised of 10 minutes of pranayama, 10 minutes of warm exercises, and 40 minutes of asanas followed by 10 minutes of supine relaxation in shavasana. The subjects were evaluated before and after the 8 week Yoga training program by using Berg Balance Scale scores. Statistical analysis of the data was done and significant improvement in the Berg Balance Scale Scores (p<0.05) was noted. Hence these results suggest that 8-week Hatha Yoga program significantly improves Balance in patients with Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease.