The Effect of a Pilates Exercise Programme on Perceived Functional Disability and Pain Associated with Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain

Helen, Llewellyn

doi:10.15406/mojypt.2017.02.00013

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“…Pilates has recently been used in neurological rehabilitation to increase the strength and endurance of the core muscles [ 36 – 38 ]. Bulguroğlu et al compared the core endurance results of patients who did Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates, and a control group of patients with multiple sclerosis and found significant improvements in prone bridge and sit-ups tests performances of the patients in the Pilates groups [ 34 ].…”

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The effects of Pilates training on abdominal muscle thickness and core endurance in patients with Parkinson's disease: a single-blind controlled clinical study

GÖZ,

ÖZYÜREK,

AKTAR

et al. 2023

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Background/aim This study aims at examining the effects of Pilates training on the transversus abdominis (TrA) and internal obliques (IO) muscle thickness and core endurance in different positions in patients with Parkinson’s Disease. Materials and methods Patients were divided into 2 groups as Pilates training (n = 13) and control (n = 10) groups. Pilates training was performed twice a week for 6 weeks. The participants’ muscle thickness and core endurance were measured at the beginning of the study (pretraining), and the effectiveness of Pilates training was then assessed in the 6th week (posttraining) and in the 12th-week follow-up. The thickness of the TrA and IO muscles was measured with a two-dimensional ultrasonography device. Core endurance was assessed with prone bridge and sit-ups tests. Results The assessments of the Pilates training group after the 6-week showed a statistically significant increase in the prone bridge and sit-ups test performances, and an increase in the thickness of the IO muscle [during resting in the supine position and abdominal drawing-in maneuver (ADIM) in standing position] and the TrA muscle (during ADIM in the standing position) (p < 0.05). Pilates exercises were also shown to have improved core muscle endurance and thickness (IO thickness during ADIM in the standing position and TrA thickness during resting in the supine position, ADIM in the supine and standing position) in the Pilates training group after a period of 18 weeks (p < 0.05). Conclusion Pilates training has a favorable effect on the core endurance, and the TrA and IO muscle thickness of patients with Parkinson’s disease and this effect can be maintained until three months after the training.

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The effects of Pilates training on abdominal muscle thickness and core endurance in patients with Parkinson's disease: a single-blind controlled clinical study

GÖZ,

ÖZYÜREK,

AKTAR

et al. 2023

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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“…Pilates is based on control, strength, and flexibility. It focuses particularly on the abdominal muscles, vertebral column, and PF, and is thus instrumental in improving body alignment and good posture [ 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 ]. Advocates also note that practitioners gain a greater personal health, among other benefits [ 18 , 19 ].…”

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“…Given the marked increase in practicing Pilates during pregnancy, various studies have been carried out to evaluate its effectiveness [ 14 , 16 , 20 ]. With regard to the specific relation of Pilates with PFD, two studies found a positive impact on the PF musculature during pregnancy [ 21 , 22 ], while another study concluded that the method was a valid means of helping to prevent the dysfunction [ 23 ].…”

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The Effects of the Pilates Method on Pelvic Floor Injuries during Pregnancy and Childbirth: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Feria-Ramírez

González-Sanz

Molina-Luque

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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The perineal injuries suffered during childbirth have a great impact on the quality of life of the female population. Evidence suggests that the Pilates method is used by pregnant women to improve the physical and psychological outcomes of pregnancy. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the Pilates Method during pregnancy on the incidence and degree of intrapartum perineal trauma. A quasi-experimental study was carried out between November 2018 and December 2019 at different health centers in two health districts. Participants were 72 pregnant women attending the antenatal program, who were assigned to a Pilates group or a control group (48 and 24 pregnant women, respectively). The main outcome measurement was perineal trauma during childbirth. After participating in the Pilates program, the women in the experimental group were significantly less likely to suffer perineal trauma in spontaneous deliveries compared to the women in the control group. After evaluating these results, it is concluded that health center managers should promote the training of midwives in the prevention and treatment of pelvic floor injuries during pregnancy and should consider strategies to enhance adhesion and participation with respect to pelvic floor exercise programs throughout pregnancy by means of Apps and other digital media specifically aimed at this phase.

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Effect of a Pilates exercise program on the flexion-relaxation rate in women with chronic low back pain

Ferri-Caruana

Romagnoli

Salazar-Bonet

et al. 2022

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Purpose: To evaluate the effect of a Pilates exercise program (PEP) on FRR and FRR asymmetry of the erector spinae (ES) muscle during standing maximal trunk flexion/extension in women with chronic low-back pain (LBP). A secondary goal was to investigate the effect of PEP on full trunk flexion ROM (TFRoM), pain intensity and functional capacity and analyse their relationship with the FRR. Material and methods: Thirty women with chronic LPB were randomly assigned to either PEP (EG, n=15) or control group (CG=15). EG followed an 8-week PEP while no specific intervention was carried out on the controls. Before and after this period all variables were recorded. Results: FRR did not show any significant changes between or within groups (p>0.05). EG showed a significant statistical difference in the FRR asymmetry pre- and post- intervention (p˂ 0.05). Full TFRoM did not show any significant changes between or within groups (p>0.05). EG showed a significant decrease of 30% on pain intensity and a significant increase of 13.4 % in functional capacity (P˂0.001) from pre to post-intervention. Conclusions: An 8-week PEP does not affect FRR nor full trunk ROM, however yields improvements in pain intensity and functional capacity.Professionals should be aware of the negative effect on FRR asymmetry.

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The Effect of a Pilates Exercise Programme on Perceived Functional Disability and Pain Associated with Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain

Cited by 3 publications

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The effects of Pilates training on abdominal muscle thickness and core endurance in patients with Parkinson's disease: a single-blind controlled clinical study

The effects of Pilates training on abdominal muscle thickness and core endurance in patients with Parkinson's disease: a single-blind controlled clinical study

The Effects of the Pilates Method on Pelvic Floor Injuries during Pregnancy and Childbirth: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Effect of a Pilates exercise program on the flexion-relaxation rate in women with chronic low back pain

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