Complementary and integrative health interventions in post-stroke rehabilitation: a systematic PRISMA review.

CONCLUSION: Based on the small number of randomized controlled trials, this systematic review reported the effectiveness of four active mind-body interventions for individuals post-stroke. The strongest evidence was for the use of Tai Chi, followed by Pilates and yoga. Implications for rehabilitation Clinicians should consider the benefits of qigong, Pilates, Tai Chi, and yoga to best meet individual patient needs and goals. Clinicians who offer qigong, Pilates, Tai Chi, and/or yoga should be qualified to instruct the specific active complementary and integrative health technique or refer patients to those who are qualified. Locate qigong, Pilates, Tai Chi, and yoga classes that are appropriate for people post-stroke in the community to help integrate patients into a program after treatment. PMID: 33044872 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research