Six subjects between the ages of 18 and 30 years old were examined to compare use of the quadriceps, hamstring, gluteus maximus, hip abductor, hip adductor, abdominal, gastrocnemius and paraspinal muscles as assessed by electromyogram (EMG). Muscle use was measured during all forms of exercise and exercise using conventional weight lifting equipment was compared to exercise during Pilates with ...

Aims: to evaluate the effects of 12 weeks Pilates training (Classical Method) on cardiorespiratory fitness and heart rate responses healthy sedentary women. Method: fifteen women (average age 29±4) performed for 60 minutes, three times per week (Pilates Group). Thirteen 29±5) as controls maintained their routine activities (Control The exercises’ introduction was by degree difficulty with chang...

[Purpose] This study compared the effects of pilates and an exercise program on the craniovertebral angle, cervical range of motion, pain, and muscle fatigue in subjects with a forward head posture (FHP). [Subjects and Methods] A total of 28 sedentary females (age 20 to 39 years) with FHP were randomly assigned to pilates (n=14) and combined (n=14) exercise groups. The study was a randomized, c...

[Purpose] This study was conducted in order to compare muscle activation level on the affected and unaffected limb according to the recovery level of upper limb between bilateral activity with hands clasped and bilateral activity with pilates ring. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty inpatient who have had a stroke were recruited. Subjects were divided into two groups by the Fugl-Meyer Assessment of ...

OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate postural awareness and changes in posture and flexibility of students who took Clinical Pilates class as an elective course at the undergraduate level. METHODS The study conducted from 2013-2016 included 98 students who took Clinical Pilates class at the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Istanbul Medipol Univer...

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of modified Pilates exercise on cardiopulmonary function in chronic stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty participants (age, 62.7 ± 7.3 years; height, 163.3 ± 8.5 cm; weight, 68.8 ± 10.3 kg) were recruited for this study, and randomly allocated to the modified Pilates exercise group (n=10) or the control group (n=10). Graded...

Background and Objective: Osteoarthritis (OA) a common wear tear pathology of joints occurring among females. There is need exercises regimen known to be the most appropriate conventional treatment that stop progression degeneration. Pilates based are recommended for reduction pain strengthen peripheral muscles. The Objective was determine effects on physical function in women with knee OA.&#x0...

This article introduces a new framework for therapists to develop an exercise program to delay mobility disability in people with Parkinson disease (PD). Mobility, or the ability to efficiently navigate and function in a variety of environments, requires balance, agility, and flexibility, all of which are affected by PD. This article summarizes recent research identifying how constraints on mob...

Background: Over recent decades, mind-body exercise methods have gained international popularity and importance in the management of musculoskeletal disorders. Objectives: The scope of this paper was to investigate: the origins of Western mind-body methods, their philosophies, exercises, and relationship with mainstream healthcare over the last two centuries. Major findings: Within a few decade...