Abstract Background: Despite of the widepread use of Pilates in Physical Therapy, there are few studies that have assessed the muscle electrical activation during Pilates exercises. Objective: Verify the influence of different spring adjustments and individual positions on the electrical activation of multifidus (MU) and oblique external (OE) muscles during hip flexion-extension (HFE) exercise on the Cadillac. Methods: Eight women…
ABSTRACT The literature has shown that small modifications in a Pilates method exercise may change the muscles activation pattern. Moreover, few studies have evaluated Pilates’ exercises from the kinesiology point of view. Therefore, this study aimed to compare a couple of exercises performed on the mat and in apparatus regarding electric activation of acting muscle groups. Eleven healthy Pilates trained…
Abstract The study’s purpose was to analyze the effects of Pilates on the volume of the rectus abdominis (RA), obliques, and transversus abdominis, with the last two considered conjointly (OT). The volume of OT and RA were determined using magnetic resonance imaging in nine nonactive healthy women, before and after 36 wk of a standardized Pilates training program (Modern Pilates).…
Abstract Purpose/Background: Excessive frontal plane motion and valgus torques have been linked to knee injuries, particularly in women. Studies have investigated the role of lower extremity musculature, yet few have studied the activation of trunk or “core” musculature on hip and knee kinematics. Therefore, this study evaluated the influence of intentional core engagement on hip and knee kinematics during a…
Abstract Background For older adults, hospitalization frequently results in deterioration of mobility and function. Nevertheless, there are little data about how older adults exercise in the hospital and definitive studies are not yet available to determine what type of physical activity will prevent hospital related decline. Strengthening exercise may prevent deconditioning and Pilates exercise, which focuses on proper body mechanics…
Abstract This study investigated the effect of Pilates exercise on physical fall risk factors 12 months after an initial 5 week Pilates intervention. We hypothesised that ongoing Pilates participation would have a positive effect on physical fall risk factors in those that continued with the Pilates exercise compared with those that ceased. Thirty older ambulatory adults (69±7yrs) participated in Pilates…
02-2253-EJPRM Background. There are very few randomized controlled studies on exercise in cancer patients. Consequently, there are no guidelines available with regard to the exer- cises that can be recommended and difficulties are encountered in the clinical practice as to which exercise is more suitable to the patients. Aim. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of…
Abstract Background and Background andPurpose: Purpose: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Pilates exercises on shoulder range of motion (ROM), pain, mood, and upperextremity (UE) function in women who had been treated for breast cancer. Participants: The participants were 4 women who had Participants: undergone axillary dissection and radiation therapy for stage I to…
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…