Effects of Pilates Training on Lumbo-Pelvic Stability and Flexibility
| Author | Aatit Paungmali | en |
| Issued Date | 2011-02-28 | en |
| Abstract | Purpose: 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. Methods: A randomized single-blinded controlled design was utilized in the study. Forty healthy male and female volunteers (mean age 31.656.21 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. Results: The results showed that the Pilates training group improved flexibility significantly (P Conclusions: Pilates can be used as an adjunctive exercise program to improve flexibility, enhance control-mobility of trunk and pelvic segments. It may also prevent and attenuate the predisposition to axial musculoskeletal injury. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/asjsm.34822 | en |
| Keyword | Pilates Training | en |
| Keyword | Pilates-Based Exercises | en |
| Keyword | Flexibility | en |
| Keyword | Lumbo-pelvic stability | en |
| Keyword | Exercise | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Effects of Pilates Training on Lumbo-Pelvic Stability and Flexibility | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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