SUMMARY
Objective: There is a lack of data regarding the effect of Pilates exercise on position
sense in literature. The aim was to determine the effects of Pilates exercise training on
knee joint position sense.
Meterial and method: 31 subject (Pilates group = 15 subjects, Control group = 16
subjects) mean aged 20.91 ± 0.99 years completed the study. PG did lower extremity
Pilates exercises, three times a week during 8 weeks. Knee joint position sense was
measured at 60° of knee flexion, in open chain position, in the beginning and at the
end of the 8 weeks in both groups.
Results: The two – way interactions of group and time were significant according to two-way ANOVA analysis (p=0.00). The mean values of knee JPS at 60° flexion position improved in Pilates Group whereas deteriorated in Control Group (p<0.05). Leg dominancy was not effective on knee joint position sense after Pilates exercise (p>0.05). Conclusion: It was determined that Pilates exercise training had positive effect on knee joint position sense. Key words:Pilates, joint position sense, knee
