Yoga may soothe brain injury symptoms, small study suggests

This small pilot study looked at whether a single yoga-based physical therapy session could improve heart rate variability (a measure of stress resilience) in people with traumatic brain injury. Thirteen adults participated in three different activities on separate days: yoga therapy, standard physical therapy, and seated rest. Researchers also checked if yoga helped with anxiety, fatigue, agitation, and sleep. The goal was to see if a larger study on regular yoga practice is worth doing.