To investigate the effects of yoga exercise with physical therapy on balance in subjects with subacute and chronic stroke

Background: Subjects after stroke mostly have minimal to moderate neurological deficits with associated balance disturbance. According to previous studies, in one year following stoke, 40% of the patients have experience of one or more falls. Yoga exercise improves muscle strength, endurance and balance control. No previous study has investigated the effect of integrating yoga into a stroke rehabilitation program.