The Effects of Telerehabilitation And Chair-based Yoga In The Elderly

The Effects of Chair-Based Yoga With Telerehabilitation on Function and Quality of Life in Elderly Individuals

The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of chair-based yoga with rehabilitation on quality of life is affected in elderly people. Depending on the changes in the body as a result of aging, people's quality of life is affected. In order to increase or protect the quality of life in elderly people, telerehabilitation practices are emphasized. Telerehabilitation is a promising system for the elderly thanks to its advantages.

As a practice, chair-based yoga, a modified form of yoga, was preferred. Chair-based yoga makes yoga more doable and safe for older people. Chair-based yoga with telerehabilitation was performed with the participants. Pain level, sleep status, functional capacity, quality of life, mental health and depression were followed by evaluations at the beginning and end of the process.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 65 years and over,
• Having a Standardized Mini Mental Test Score of 24 and above,
• physically active (self-sustaining),

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe cardiopathy,
• uncontrolled hypertension,
• mental disorder,
• Presence of any health condition that may prevent functional autonomy test such as hearing and vision,
• have mental disorders and dementia,
• people with any unstable medical condition