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Comparison of Postural Stability in Older Adults Aged Above 55 Years Practicing Yoga versus Non-Yoga Practitioners: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study

Author(s) Ms. Gracy Rathore, Dr. Akshita Gaur, Dr. Shivani Gupta
Country India
Abstract Discussion: The present study compared postural stability between older adults practicing yoga and those who did not practice yoga and found that regular yoga practitioners demonstrated significantly better balance performance and lower fall risk, as evidenced by higher Berg Balance Scale scores. Although both groups showed significant improvement, the yoga group exhibited only a modest increase because most participants had near-maximum baseline scores, indicating a ceiling effect, whereas the non-yoga group demonstrated greater absolute improvement due to lower initial balance levels. These findings are consistent with previous studies by Youkhana et al., Gaur et al., Patil et al., and Tiedemann et al., which reported that yoga enhances balance, mobility, flexibility, proprioception, muscle strength, and neuromuscular coordination while reducing fall risk in older adults. The results support the incorporation of yoga into physiotherapy practice and community-based fall-prevention programs as a safe, cost-effective, and holistic intervention to improve functional independence and quality of life. However, the study was limited by its relatively small sample size, recruitment from a single geographical area, and variations in the duration and type of yoga practice among participants; therefore, future studies with larger, more diverse populations, standardized yoga protocols, and longer follow-up periods are recommended to further validate these findings.

Conclusion: Regular yoga practice was significantly associated with superior postural stability, better balance performance, and reduced fall risk among adults aged above 55 years compared with non-yoga practitioners. While both groups showed improvements in balance, long-term yoga practitioners consistently maintained higher functional balance scores, suggesting that yoga is an effective, safe, and economical intervention for promoting healthy ageing, preserving functional independence, and preventing falls in the elderly population. These findings support the inclusion of yoga as a valuable component of physiotherapy rehabilitation and community-based health promotion programs for older adults.
Keywords Postural Stability, Yoga, Older Adults, Balance, Fall Prevention
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-07-05
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