Effects of pilates training on lumbo-pelvic stability and flexibility

This study was performed to assess and compare the effects of Pilates exercise on flexibility and lumbo-pelvic movement control between the Pilates training and control groups. A randomized single-blinded controlled design was utilized in the study. Forty healthy male and female volunteers (mean age...

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Published in:Asian journal of sports medicine 2011-03, Vol.2 (1), p.16-22
Main Authors: Phrompaet, Sureeporn, Paungmali, Aatit, Pirunsan, Ubon, Sitilertpisan, Patraporn
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Language:English
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Comparative studies
Exercise
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Pilates
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Summary:This study was performed to assess and compare the effects of Pilates exercise on flexibility and lumbo-pelvic movement control between the Pilates training and control groups. A randomized single-blinded controlled design was utilized in the study. Forty healthy male and female volunteers (mean age 31.65±6.21 years) were randomly divided into Pilates-based training (20 subjects) and the control groups (20 subjects). The Pilates group attended 45-minute training sessions, 2 times per week, for a period of 8 weeks. Flexibility and lumbo-pelvic stability tests were determined as outcome measures using a standard "sit and reach test" and "pressure biofeedback" respectively at 0, 4 and 8 weeks of the study. The results showed that the Pilates training group improved flexibility significantly (P
ISSN:2008-000X
2008-7209
DOI:10.5812/asjsm.34822