Effects of Pilates on health and well-being of women: a systematic review

Abstract Background Pilates (Contrology) is a mind–body exercise that emphasises strength, core stability, flexibility, muscle control, posture, and breathing. can be practised in variety of methods, including using various equipment one’s own body weight on mat. This review’s objective to assess the benefits therapies for women with health issues, focus physical psychological health, psychosocial results. Methodology All published Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparative free full text involved female participants medical conditions exercises as intervention were included. A search was conducted across 3 databases (Google Scholar, PubMed, Cochrane Library): 10 studies—7 RCTs studies, met inclusion criteria. The risk bias tool used evaluate quality methodology. Results According recent research, may improve life while lowering pain, disability. It also increase mobility, respiratory rate, vital capacity, mass index, balance. helps fasting blood glucose, HbA1c level type 2 diabetic severity temporomandibular dysfunction. Conclusion Women issues who pilates reported improvements metrics. Additional high-quality research necessary determine impact other aspects fitness. Trial registration systematic review registered PROSPERO ID CRD42022328804.