%0 Journal Article
%A Paniccia, Melissa
%A Knafo, Ruby
%A Thomas, Scott
%A Taha, Tim
%A Ladha, Alysha
%A Thompson, Laura
%A Reed, Nick
%T Mindfulness-Based Yoga for Youth With Persistent Concussion: A Pilot Study
%B American Journal of Occupational Therapy
%D 2019
%R 10.5014/ajot.2019.027672
%J American Journal of Occupational Therapy
%V 73
%N 1
%P 7301205040p1-7301205040p11
%@ 0272-9490
%X OBJECTIVE. We explored the potential impact of mindfulness-based yoga (MBY) for youth with persistent concussion by examining occupation-based and neurophysiological outcomes.METHOD. In this case series design study, 6 youths ages 13–17 yr with concussion symptoms for >4 wk participated in an 8-wk MBY intervention, 1×/wk for 45 min. Participation, self-efficacy, and heart rate variability (24 hr) were collected before, after, and 3 mo after the intervention. Heart rate variability was also measured during each session.RESULTS. Trends of increased self-efficacy in academic, social, and emotional domains were found after MBY and maintained at 3-mo follow-up. Trends of increasing heart rate variability were also found pre- to postintervention and within the eight MBY sessions.CONCLUSION. Preliminary results reveal positive trends after a novel, safe intervention for youth with persistent concussion symptoms and the value of exploring both occupation-based and neurophysiological measures. Future research with a larger sample and control group is warranted.
%[ 2/20/2019
%U https://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2019.027672