Chair Yoga as a Treatment Approach in Addressing Balance Dysfunction
The attendees will be introduced to the concept of Yoga, Pranayama and Asana’s. Benefits of Yoga will be outlined. An overview of the incidence of falls will be explained and the specific impairments that cause balance dysfunction will be described using the ICF Model.
Specific Yoga practice of Chair Yoga will be introduced and a progression of Asanas with the assistance of chair as a support will be elaborated.
A progression of Chair Yoga Practice from seated position to standing Asana’s will be described in detail from a lower function to higher function of stance stability.
