Mooventhan A, Nivethitha L
Department of Research and Development, S-VYASA University, #19, Eknath Bhavan, Kavipuram Circle, Kempegowda Nagar, Bengaluru, 560019, Karnataka, India.
Department of Research and Development, S-VYASA University, #19, Eknath Bhavan, Kavipuram Circle, Kempegowda Nagar, Bengaluru, 560019, Karnataka, India.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Oct;21(4):1028-1032. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.01.004. Epub 2017 Jan 9.
More than 50% of the elderly above 60 years of age suffer from chronic medical conditions, the prevalence of which increases with age. Though Yoga has been reported as an effective modality in improving various physical and psychological aspects of elderly populations, a comprehensive review of Yoga and its effects on various health related problems of elderly populations has not yet been reported. Hence, we performed PubMed/Medline search to review relevant articles, using keyword "yoga and elderly". Relevant articles published since inception till 6th October 2016 were included for the review. Based on the available scientific literature, this review suggests that the regular practice of Yoga can be considered as an effective intervention in improving physical (reduces heart rate, blood pressure, blood glucose, oxidative damage, fatigue, weakness, fear of fall, and improve heart rate variability, baroreflex sensitivity, insulin sensitivity, physical functions, mobility, flexibility, and urinary incontinence), mental (reduces depression, anxiety), emotional (reduces anger, stress, tension and improve self-efficacy), social (improve life satisfaction), and vital (improved vitality) planes of elderly individuals, offering a better quality of sleep and quality of life.
60岁以上的老年人中有超过50%患有慢性疾病，其患病率随年龄增长而增加。尽管已有报道称瑜伽是改善老年人群各种身体和心理状况的有效方式，但尚未有对瑜伽及其对老年人群各种健康相关问题影响的全面综述。因此，我们在PubMed/Medline上进行检索以回顾相关文章，使用关键词“瑜伽与老年人”。本次综述纳入了自开始至2016年10月6日发表的相关文章。基于现有的科学文献，本综述表明，定期练习瑜伽可被视为一种有效的干预措施，有助于改善老年人身体（降低心率、血压、血糖、氧化损伤、疲劳、虚弱、跌倒恐惧，并改善心率变异性、压力反射敏感性、胰岛素敏感性、身体功能、活动能力、柔韧性和尿失禁）、心理（减轻抑郁、焦虑）、情绪（减少愤怒、压力、紧张并提高自我效能感）、社交（提高生活满意度）和生命活力（增强活力）等方面，从而提供更好的睡眠质量和生活质量。
