Proprioception and Meditation
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Other Indications, Parkinsons Disease, Neurology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology, Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 40 - 90 |
| Updated: | 9/9/2018 |
| Start Date: | January 17, 2017 |
| End Date: | July 30, 2018 |
The Effects of Yoga Based Meditation on Proprioception in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
In past work is has been shown that yoga can be as effective as a standard balance or Tai Chi
protocol; however, there is an inability to distinguish between the mind and body
contributions of yoga training. This study will compare an accepted proprioceptive training
program to a meditation program which concentrates on body awareness in individuals with
Parkinson's disease.
protocol; however, there is an inability to distinguish between the mind and body
contributions of yoga training. This study will compare an accepted proprioceptive training
program to a meditation program which concentrates on body awareness in individuals with
Parkinson's disease.
Inclusion Criteria:
- An individual must be between 40 and 90 years of age with mild to moderate Parkinson's
Disease (Hoehn & Yahr stages I-III).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants that have been part of a formal training program that targeted lower body
strength, balance or proprioception within the past six months
- Participants that have any uncontrolled nerve (except Parkinson's patients taking
appropriate medication), bone or joint, or heart disease;
- Participants that have been advised by a doctor to not exercise;
- Participants that have regularly practiced yoga at least twice per week within the
past six months;
- Participants that is unable to consent;
- Participants that is a prisoner;
- Participants that are pregnant.
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Coral Gables, Florida 33147
Phone: 305-284-3105
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