The Effects of Yoga on Balance, Strength, Flexibility, and Mindfulness in Typical Children Ages 4-9 Years

Authors

Betsy Donahoe Fillmore, University of DaytonFollow
Mary I. Fisher, University of DaytonFollow
Katie Lunsford, University of Dayton
Justin Master, University of Dayton
SarahAnne Pelkey, University of Dayton
Emily Puthoff, University of Dayton
Kristen Schulte, University of Dayton
Brittany Snider, University of Dayton
Jordan Villanueva, University of Dayton

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Description

Yoga improves a variety of impairments in typical pediatric populations: cardiovascular, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and pulmonary conditions, balance, strength, and flexibility. Yoga improves mindfulness in adult populations, and emerging evidence shows a similar effect among pediatric populations.

Publication Date

5-2017

Disciplines

Pediatrics | Physical Therapy | Rehabilitation and Therapy

Recommended Citation

Donahoe Fillmore, Betsy; Fisher, Mary I.; Lunsford, Katie; Master, Justin; Pelkey, SarahAnne; Puthoff, Emily; Schulte, Kristen; Snider, Brittany; and Villanueva, Jordan, "The Effects of Yoga on Balance, Strength, Flexibility, and Mindfulness in Typical Children Ages 4-9 Years" (2017). University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium. 31.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/dpt_symposium/31