CONTEXT The interest and popularity of Pilates is increasing worldwide. In addition to being used in fitness programs, it is being used in some rehabilitation programs. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION This review summarizes level III evidence from 1995 to 2009 obtained from PubMed (MEDLINE), CINAHL, and the Internet. Meta-analyses, systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, and controlled trials ...

INTRODUCTION A spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak is the most common cause of spontaneous intracranial hypotension which is an uncommon but increasingly recognized cause of headache. This article describes the first reported case of pilates being associated with a spontaneous spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak whilst also highlighting the key information about spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks th...

exercise, I used to be very general in my instructions: 20 to 30 minutes, at least 2 or 3 times a week, of whatever activity you like most (eg, walking, playing tennis, or swimming). My thought, to the extent I thought about it at all, was that if they liked the activity they engaged in, they would be more likely to persist in it. Similarly, if a patient told me that she swam 3 times a week, I ...

The aim was to analyse the effect of a 4-week programme integrating cognitive contents in Physical Education (CogniPE) on performance (CP) and emotional intelligence (EI) adolescents. A randomised controlled trial conducted with control group (CG, n=58), which performed physical exercises at low intensity (i.e., stretching or pilates), an experimental 1, small-sided games team sports (EG1, n=62...

Introduction: Ballet Pilates is a way of associating principles with Classic movements. The exercises employ body weight as load, they can be adapted according to physical condition each one. In short time practice, it possible observe the results, such reducing weight, increasing muscle strength and improving posture. Objective: Analyze muscular strength, flexibility balance women who practice...

Background: Snooker is a kind of cue sport in which skill plays an important role. To reach professional level, snooker players must acquire many physical and mental skills. Strengthening the core muscles, provide foundation for successful limb function sports such as snooker, can be achieved by performing Pilates exercises. Objectives: The purpose this study was to investigate effectiveness mu...

25 Background and Purpose: Bilateral pedicle stress fractures are extremely rare, with few 26 cases reported in the literature. The pedicle is known to be the second weakest point of 27 the vertebra, has a short moment arm from the vertebral body, and can resist a large 28 amount of cyclic shear forces. There have been several reports describing pedicle stress 29 fracture in adolescent athletes...

The brains ability to restructure, linked with positive emotional states and techniques to enhance the activation of the mirror neuron system, allows for increased motor learning. This study examines the effects of enhancing goal-oriented movement and examines various techniques used to strengthen neural networks during such movement practices. Goal oriented movement practices are commonly used...