Table 1A:
Comparison of baseline characters of the two groups
| Patient Particulars | Yoga group(n=40) | Control group(n=40) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age | 52.85±13.70 | 55.18±13.24 |
| Male | 28(70%) | 31(66%) |
| Female | 12(30%) | 13(32.5%) |
| Educated | 30(75%) | 26(65%) |
| Uneducated | 10(25%) | 14(35%) |
| Clinical findings: | ||
| Motor impairment | 31(77.5%) | 27(67.5%) |
| Aphasia | 10(25%) | 9(22.5%) |
| Sensory impairment | 2(5%) | 6(15%) |
| Forced gaze deviation | 0(0%) | 0(0%) |
| Hemianopia | 0(0%) | 1(2.5%) |
| Ataxia | 8(20%) | 9(22.5%) |
| Apraxia | 0(0%) | 1(2.5%) |
| Others (dysphagia/dysarthria/vertigo/dizziness/headache) | 19(47.5%) | 26(65%) |
| Risk factors | ||
| Hypertension | 32(80%) | 35(87.5%) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 15(37.5%) | 16(40%) |
| Advanced age (≥60years) | 15(37.5%) | 15(37.5%) |
| Smoker | 11(27.5%) | 10(25%) |
| Chronic kidney disease (CKD) | 4(10%) | 2(5%) |
| Hereditary/Acquired thrombophilia | 0(0%) | 0(0%) |
| Coronary artery disease (CAD) | 1(2.5%) | 2(5%) |
| Family history | 6(15%) | 3(7.5%) |
| Past TIA/stroke | 5(12.5%) | 7(17.5%) |
| Body mass index | ||
| Underweight (BMI<18.5) | 1(2.5%) | 0(0%) |
| Normal BMI18.5-24.9) | 16(40%) | 22(55%) |
| Overweight (BMI25-29.9) | 22(55%) | 15(37.5%) |
| Obese (BMI≥30) | 1(2.5%) | 3(7.5%) |
Data presented as n (%) and mean±SD; P<0.05 is significant “*”. P value for mean age-0.563 (Unpaired t-test)