Relationship between yoga and physical rehabilitation

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Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India

The four traditional paths:-

  1. Bhakti (devotion)
  2. Karma (action/selfless service)
  3. Jnana (knowledge/self-study)
  4. Raja (self-discipline/practice)

Helpful in rehabilitation, why not!!!

  • Mood regulation
  • Stress hormone modulation and stress-free lifestyle
  • Strength and endurance building
    → Ensures optimal physical health while preventing recurrence of injuries.
    –>Yoga can be a great way to improve strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and posture

Besides stress relief and increased stamina, yoga offers many other benefits:

  • Quiet time for self-awareness
  • Improved self-confidence
  • Increased energy levels
  • Pain relief
  • Better sleep
  • Emotional healing

Physio-yoga: Ensures optimal physical health while preventing the recurrence of injuries.
Yoga can be a great way to improve strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and posture

It’s Not Just the Poses!

  1. Breathing : can improve dynamic stability for movement, postural awareness, optimal arousal state, mental health, and social engagement
  2. Mindfulness: assist them in mitigating their pain symptoms so they can practice the movements (physical therapy) and attain the desired function. Control of the nervous system
  3. Movement: Yoga postures incorporate breathing, mindful movement, and strength and flexibility training.

Systemic responses

  1. :anatomical_heart:CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS- Regular practice of the recommended yoga exercises significantly improves cardiac function.
  2. :brain:STROKE & NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS- improves the speed of recovery with improved balance & independency, which includes strengthening exercises, coordination development & regaining ROM.
  3. :bone:RHEUMATIC PAIN- relaxes shortened muscles & strengthens the weakened ones, ergo the body regains its flexibility
  4. :sunflower:OBESITY & HORMONAL ISSUES- regulates the metabolic cycle, proper hormonal secretion & maintains the BMI.
  5. :lungs:RESPIRATORY & IMMUNE SYSTEM- improves lung functionality, decreases dyspnea-related distress & increases the strength of vital organs.
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Yoga offers a comprehensive approach to physical rehabilitation by addressing the physical, psychological and emotional aspects of recovery.

  • Improves flexibility and range of motion for injury recovery.
  • Restores posture and alignment, addressing musculoskeletal imbalances.
  • Enhances the mind-body connection, reducing stress and pain perception.
  • Improves balance and coordination, especially for neurological recovery.
  • Breathing techniques aid in pain management and muscle relaxation.
  • Strengthens core muscles and promotes overall stability.
  • Supports healing in conditions like back pain, arthritis, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
  • Provides a holistic approach to rehabilitation, addressing physical and psychological aspects.
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On a side note , yoga helps you stretch the muscles that you never thought existed …try it yourself😉

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Definately and that prevents ligament tears too if we fall … Have observed it myself🙂‍↕️

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Yoga helps in healing the body and mind. It builds strength, reduces stress, and supports recovery. Perfect for rehab! :man_in_lotus_position::flexed_biceps:

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Informative

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