Pilates Archives - Life Science Review

20 June 202029 January 2022

Pilates Reformer exercises performed once a week for 10 weeks appears to result in reduced fall risk and significant improvements in balance, functional mobility, and lower extremity range of movements in older adults at risk of falling

In October 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effects of Pilates Reformer exercises on fall risk, balance and mobility in older adults … Read more

2 June 20202 June 2020

Pilates appears to be an effective, healthy, and feasible way of reducing pain in pregnancy, and may be beneficial for suppressing pain in the third trimester of pregnancy

In May 2018 researchers from Indonesia published the results of their study to assess the effect of Pilates exercises for decreasing pain in pregnant women. A total of 40 pregnant … Read more

1 June 20201 June 2020

Whilst both Pilates and a muscular exercise improve body composition, Pilates appears to be better at improving the general functional condition of older women, whilst muscular exercise appears better for improving balance

In December 2018 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the the effect of two different training programs on functional autonomy (the ability to perform independently … Read more

31 May 202031 May 2020

Exercise training, in the form of Stott Pilates or underwater knee-resistance exercises, appears to decrease pain, improve range of motion, knee strength, functional capability, and quality of life in children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

In January 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the safety and effectiveness of exercise training for children and adolescents with juvenile … Read more

31 May 202031 May 2020

Pilates, McKenzie, Feldenkrais, Global Postural Rehabilitation and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation programmes are effective for reducing low back pain and disability as well as improving quality of life

In December 2018 researchers from Italy published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the evidence supporting different rehabilitation techniques for the management of low back pain, one … Read more

8 March 20194 January 2020

Mat Pilates appears to improve balance, lower limb strength, hip and lower back flexibility, and cardiorespiratory fitness in individuals over the age of 60 years

In June 2018 researchers from Brazil published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of mat Pilates on the physical functioning in individuals … Read more

8 March 20194 January 2020

Pilates appears to relieve the impact of breast cancer-related symptoms although, with the exception of pain and self-reported upper extremity function, the effects are not significantly greater than those derived from other exercise programmes

In December 2018 researchers from Spain published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of Pilates in women with breast cancer. A total of five studies … Read more

8 March 20194 January 2020

Individuals with multiple sclerosis may find that Pilates leads to an improvement in balance confidence and walking ability, as well as helping to reduce fatigue, although the beneficial effects do not appear to be significantly greater than those derived from other exercise programmes

In January 2019 researchers from Spain published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of Pilates in individuals with multiple sclerosis. A total of 14 studies … Read more

8 March 20194 January 2020

A single session of Pilates appears to reduce systolic blood pressure levels by approximately 5-8 mmHg in middle-aged individuals with hypertension during the first 60 minutes of post-exercise recovery

In January 2019 researchers from Brazil and the USA published the results of their study to assess blood pressure levels and heart rate variability following a single session of Pilates … Read more

8 March 20194 January 2020

A standard exercise programme which has additional Pilates-based exercises appears to be more effective at improving quality of life and balance than a standard exercise programme alone in individuals who have undergone total knee arthroplasty

In April 2017 researchers from Turkey published the results of their study to assess whether the addition of Pilates-based exercises to a standard exercise programme undertaken following a total knee … Read more

8 March 20194 January 2020

Pilates exercises may improve quality of life of individuals with chronic kidney disease

In February 2019 researchers from Iran and the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of Pilates on the quality of life of individuals with chronic … Read more