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- University of Southern California Y oga for Seniors:
Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Participation George Salem,
PhD USC Division of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy
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- University of Southern California Yoga maybe an ideal exercise
activity for seniors
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- University of Southern California Yoga is fun!
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- University of Southern California Yoga can be done at home or
in a class
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- University of Southern California Yoga may improve or maintain
flexibility
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- University of Southern California Yoga may improve or maintain
strength
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- University of Southern California Yoga may improve or maintain
balance
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- University of Southern California Yoga is mindful
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- University of Southern California Yoga can be modified
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- University of Southern California Yoga Empowers Seniors Study
(YESS) Primary Aim: Measure physical demands of the yoga postures /
asanas
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- University of Southern California YESS: Methods Opening Middle
& Closing Sequences
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- University of Southern California Biomechanical analysis Joint
Moment of Force: JMOF YESS: Methods
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- University of Southern California Muscular Endurance 2 Min Step
Test: YESS: Results * p < 0.05 15.2% * * 12.4%
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- University of Southern California Muscular Endurance Heel Rise
Test: YESS: Results * p < 0.05 33.9% * * 19.4%
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- University of Southern California Knee Extensor Strength: YESS:
Results
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- University of Southern California YESS: Results Static
Balance
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- University of Southern California YESS: Results Yoga-related
side effects Yoga-Related Problem # of occurrences (number with
prior condition) Shoulder Pain6 (6) Upper Back Pain1 (1) Low Back
Pain3 (2) Knee Pain1 (0) Thigh Pain1 (1) Heartburn (Reflux)1 (1)
Leg/foot pain (Venous Insufficiency)1 (1)
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- University of Southern California YESS: Results Yoga-related
side effects Yoga-Related Problem # of occurrences (number with
prior condition) Shoulder Pain6 (6) Upper Back Pain1 (1) Low Back
Pain3 (2) Knee Pain1 (0) Thigh Pain1 (1) Heartburn (Reflux)1 (1)
Leg/foot pain (Venous Insufficiency)1 (1)
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- University of Southern California YESS: Results Shoulder flexor
JMOF across poses
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- University of Southern California Yoga is popular with over
1-million senior participants
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- University of Southern California Yoga maybe an ideal exercise
activity for seniors
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- University of Southern California Yoga appears to
increase/maintain fitness
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- University of Southern California YESS: Results Yoga-related
side effects Yoga-Related Problem # of occurrences (number with
prior condition) Shoulder Pain6 (6) Upper Back Pain1 (1) Low Back
Pain3 (2) Knee Pain1 (0) Thigh Pain1 (1) Heartburn (Reflux)1 (1)
Leg/foot pain (Venous Insufficiency)1 (1)
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- University of Southern California Senior yoga requires proper
instruction
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- University of Southern California Yoga should be one component
of balanced exercise program
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- University of Southern California Thank you!