AbstractIntroductionPhysical exercise has been used to improve the physiological, metabolic and psychological factors of women. Objective: the aim of this study was to compare the 12-week Mat Pilates training-induced effect on climacteric symptoms in hypertensive and normotensive, non-obese postmenopausal women. MethodsForty-seven irregularly active, non-obese postmenopausal women participated in the study: 24 normotensive (58 ± 4 years) and 23 hypertensive (58…
AbstractBackgroundOsteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most debilitating diseases, and a patient with a reconstructed knee could develop it early and lives with this condition for an average of 30-years. Furthermore, most studies focus on short-term results, not long-term. The purpose of this article is to show how a patient with reconstructed knees and OA improved clinical outcomes using the…
Abstract Altan L, Korkmaz N, Bingol Ü, Gunay B. Effect of Pilates training on people with fibromyalgia syndrome: a pilot study. Objective To investigate the effects of Pilates on pain, functional status, and quality of life in fibromyalgia, which is known to be a chronic musculoskeletal disorder. Design Randomized, prospective, controlled, and single-blind trial. Setting Physical medicine and rehabilitation department.…
Abstract OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of Pilates exercise program on pain, functional status and quality of life in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. DESIGN: The study was performed as a randomized, prospective, controlled and single-blind trial. PARTICIPATIONS: Seventy women (age range, 45-65 years) with the diagnosis of postmenopausal osteoporosis were included. METHODS AND INTERVENTIONS: Patients were…
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of Pilates exercises on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in individuals with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). DESIGN: Randomized, prospective, single-blind trial. SETTING: Outpatient clinic of pediatric rheumatology and the rehabilitation department. PARTICIPANTS: Children (N=50) with JIA according to the International League of Associations for Rheumatology criteria. INTERVENTIONS: Participants were randomly assigned into 2 groups.…