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The purpose of this mixed-methods case study was to investigate whether
an 8-week 1:1 yoga program was feasible and beneficial to people with traumatic
brain injury (TBI). METHOD:
This was a mixed-methods case study of one-to-one
yoga for people with TBI included three people. We completed assessments before
and after the 8-week yoga intervention and included measures of balance, balance
confidence, pain, range of motion, strength and mobility. Qualitative interviews
were included at the post-assessment. We include a percent change calculation and
salient quotes that represent the perceived impact of the yoga intervention.
RESULTS: All participants completed the yoga intervention and all demonstrated
improvements in physical outcome measures. For the group, balance increased by
36%, balance confidence by 39%, lower extremity strength by 100% and endurance by
105%. Qualitative data support the use of yoga to improve multiple aspects of
physical functioning, one participant stated: "I mean it's rocked my world. It's
changed my life. I mean all the different aspects. I mean physically,
emotionally, mentally, it's given me you know my life back...". CONCLUSIONS:
Yoga, delivered in a one-to-one setting, appears to be feasible and beneficial to
people with chronic TBI. Implications for Rehabilitation Chronic traumatic brain
injury (TBI) leads to many aspects of physical functioning impairment. Yoga
delivered in a one-to-one setting may be feasible and beneficial for people with
chronic TBI.

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