The Effects of a Home Pilates Program on Muscle Performance and Posture in Healthy Females

Donahoe-Fillmore, Betsy; Hanahan, Niccia M.; Mescher, Mindy L.; Clapp, Darnel E.; Addison, Nancy R.; Weston, Courtney R.

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“…Regarding quality, three studies were highly rated, being these conducted with more than 30 individuals 7,18,20 , however, only one had exclusively chosen female older adults 20 . Donahoe-Fillmore et al 19 also focused on the young adult age group, but conducted a low-quality study, with only 11 individuals, and we must be careful when interpreting the results of their study.…”

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“…Regarding the sample, three studies were conducted predominantly with young adult women 7,18,19 . Regarding quality, three studies were highly rated, being these conducted with more than 30 individuals 7,18,20 , however, only one had exclusively chosen female older adults 20 .…”

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“…The study that obtained the lowest value was considered of low quality 19 . Remaining studies 7,18,20 were considered of high quality; the criteria more frequently met were the subject's distribution randomness, similarity and initial evaluation of the groups, blinding of the reviewers, acceptance of intervention, and analysis and presentation of results.…”

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Efeitos do Método Pilates na postura corporal estática de mulheres: uma revisão sistemática

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Los revisores tuvieron acceso a los datos sobre los estudios (participantes, intervención y resultados), aplicaron la escala de calidad metodológica PEDro y establecieron la fuerza de evidencia por la Mejor Síntesis de Evidencia. Se incluyeron cuatro estudios, siendo tres con alto nivel de calidad, sin embargo, debido a las divergencias de resultados no fueron encontradas evidencias científicas sobre los efectos de este Método en la alienación postural. Los resultados evidencian que la práctica de más de 24 sesiones, dos veces a la semana, puede posibilitar correcciones en las alienaciones frontal de los hombros y sagital de la pelvis, en mujeres adultas, y que tras 48 sesiones se añade la mejora en la alienación sagital de la cabeza. En adultos mayores son necesarias sesenta sesiones para reducir el ángulo de la cifosis torácica y de la distancia cervical y torácica, aumentando, así, la estatura.

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“…The risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system is therefore minimized, making Pilates a relatively safe form of exercise (Latey, 2002;Wells, Kolt, & Bialocerkowski, 2012). In most of the literature discussing the relationship between the Pilates exercise and adult physical fitness, the studies in question were conducted primarily in foreing countries (Bird et al, 2012;Donahoe-Fillmore et al, 2007;Otto et al,2004;Rogers & Gilbson, 2009;Sekendiz et al, 2007); the duration of the interventions ranged from 4 to 12 weeks (Donahoe-Fillmore et al, 2007;Rogers & Gilbson, 2009;Sekendiz et al, 2007) and the sample size of around 30 participants (Otto et al,2004). Studies were primarily focused on effects of the Pilates exercise on body composition, trunk flexibility and posture stability (Donahoe-Fillmore et al, 2007;Otto et al, 2004;Wells et al, 2012).…”

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“…In most of the literature discussing the relationship between the Pilates exercise and adult physical fitness, the studies in question were conducted primarily in foreing countries (Bird et al, 2012;Donahoe-Fillmore et al, 2007;Otto et al,2004;Rogers & Gilbson, 2009;Sekendiz et al, 2007); the duration of the interventions ranged from 4 to 12 weeks (Donahoe-Fillmore et al, 2007;Rogers & Gilbson, 2009;Sekendiz et al, 2007) and the sample size of around 30 participants (Otto et al,2004). Studies were primarily focused on effects of the Pilates exercise on body composition, trunk flexibility and posture stability (Donahoe-Fillmore et al, 2007;Otto et al, 2004;Wells et al, 2012). A combination of strength and endurance training in elderly populations has been postulated as the most effective strategy for improving neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory functions, to maintain functional capacity, and to promote health (Cadore et al, 2011;Holviala et al, 2010).…”

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Problem statement: Work-related musculoskeletal pain can also impact on quality of life in office workers. Approach: This study adopted the Polestar TM Pilates method to explore the effect of Pilates exercise on the lower limb strength and abdominal endurance of workplace employees. Participants were selected from six workplaces and the quasi-experimental design was used. Only the experimental group received Polestar TM Pilates exercise training, which was given by a certified Pilates trainer. Both groups received a pretest and posttest of lower limb strength and abdominal endurance. Results: After 12 weeks of Pilates training, the lower limb strength and abdominal endurance of the experimental group was significantly enhanced. Conclusions: This current study provides an example of Pilates exercise intervention for workplace health promotion of preventing chronic disease, lower back pain and serves as an important reference for tracking the progress of preventing chronic disease, musculoskeletal pain and inhance the quality of life in workplaces.

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The Effects of Isolated and Integrated ‘Core Stability’ Training on Athletic Performance Measures

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Background Core stability training, operationally defined as training focused to improve trunk and hip control, is an integral part of athletic development, yet little is known about its direct relation to athletic performance. Objective This systematic review focuses on identification of the association between core stability and sports-related performance measures. A secondary objective was to identify difficulties encountered when trying to train core stability with the goal of improving athletic performance. Data sources A systematic search was employed to capture all articles related to athletic performance and core stability training that were identified using the electronic databases MEDLINE, CINAHL and SPORTDiscus™ (1982-June2011). Study selection A systematic approach was used to evaluate 179 articles identified for initial review. Studies that performed an intervention targeted toward the core and measured an outcome related to athletic or sport performances were included, while studies with a participant population aged 65 years or older were excluded. Twenty-four in total met the inclusionary criteria for review. Study appraisal and synthesis methods Studies were evaluated using the Physical Therapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale. The 24 articles were separated into three groups, general performance (n = 8), lower extremity (n = 10) and upper extremity (n = 6), for ease of discussion. Results In the majority of studies, core stability training was utilized in conjunction with more comprehensive exercise programmes. As such, many studies saw improvements in skills of general strengths such as maximum squat load and vertical leap. Surprisingly, not all studies reported measurable increases in specific core strength and stability measures following training. Additionally, investigations that targeted the core as the primary goal for improved outcome of training had mixed results. Limitations Core stability is rarely the sole component of an athletic development programme, making it difficult to directly isolate its affect on athletic performance. The population biases of some studies of athletic performance also confound the results. Conclusions Targeted core stability training provides marginal benefits to athletic performance. Conflicting findings and the lack of a standardization for measurement of outcomes and training focused to improve core strength and stability pose difficulties. Because of this, further research targeted to determine this relationship is necessary to better understand how core strength and stability affect athletic performance.

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The Effects of a Home Pilates Program on Muscle Performance and Posture in Healthy Females

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Efeitos do Método Pilates na postura corporal estática de mulheres: uma revisão sistemática

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