THE POTENTIAL FOR MIND–BODY THERAPIES AS FRAILTY INTERVENTIONS
2024
Mind-Body Therapies for Frailty
Sample size: 2384
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Loewenthal Julia
Primary Institution: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Hypothesis
Can mind-body therapies like yoga and tai chi improve frailty in older adults?
Conclusion
Yoga and tai chi can improve physical function and may help manage frailty in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Yoga improved gait speed and lower extremity strength compared to inactive control groups.
- Mind-body therapies are popular and adaptable for older populations.
- Use of yoga among US adults increased from 5% in 2012 to 15.8% in 2022.
Takeaway
Doing yoga and tai chi can help older people stay strong and healthy, especially if they are frail.
Methodology
Systematic review of 33 randomized controlled trials of yoga interventions.
Limitations
More research is needed to determine the best ways to use these therapies.
Participant Demographics
Older adults, including already frail populations.
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