The effects of a Pilates training program on arm–trunk posture and movement

Análise postural da coluna cervical e cintura escapular de crianças praticantes e não praticantes do método pilates

“…This finding suggests the relation between the practice of the method and the prevention of disorders that involve the neck-shoulder segments 13 . This positive effect of Pilates on the shoulder complex was also evidenced in this study, in which practitioners of the method presented a better alignment in this segment, when compared to non-practitioners.…”

Effects of Pilates-Based Exercise on Life Satisfaction, Physical Self-Concept and Health Status in Adult Women

“…Despite the Pilates-based method's popularity and health claims, little research has been conducted to measure its effectiveness in healthy adult populations (Emery et al, 2009;Endleman & Critchley, 2008;Herrington & Davis, 2005;Petrofsky et al, 2005;Queiroz et al, 2009;Rogers & Gibson, 2009;Sekendiz et al, 2007). Researchers are critical of the lack of studies concerning the impact of the Pilates-based method in adult populations (Bernardo, 2007;Lange et al, 2000), especially on psychological variables (Sekendiz et al, 2007).…”

The Pilates method in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review

“…The aims of the studies of Table 1, were to evaluate the ef icacy of the Pilates Method regarding pain (20,23,25,27,8), lexibilidade (21,9,26,11), strength (22,28), balance (22,9,24,29), functionality (22,23,24,25,27,8), quality of life (23,24,26), muscular resistance (9), posture (9), fatigue (26), lumbo-pelvic stability (11), to quantify the effects of a Pilates program in the biomechanics of the shoulder and trunk (28), and to measure the participation and adherence to Pilates exercises (30).…”

“…Lumbo-pelvic stability was evaluated with the aid of a biofeedback device. The evaluation of shoulder and trunk biomechanics was performed with the aid of an electronic dynamometer and goniometer system for the evaluation of the passive RoM of the shoulder (28). The participation and adherence to a Pilates exercise program was evaluated through the total number of sessions concluded (30).…”