Effects of yoga on physical and psychological health among community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
International journal of older people nursing September 1, 2023 Ka-Yan Ko, Zoe Ching Man Kwok, Helen Yue-Lai Chan 37 citations
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 randomized controlled trials examined yoga's effects on older adults aged 60 and above. Yoga significantly improved balance, flexibility, muscle strength, and depressive symptoms. Effects on anxiety were positive, but evidence for gait improvement and stress reduction was inconclusive. Heterogeneity across studies was high, and evidence for psychological outcomes was limited.