[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of an 8-week program of Pilates exercise on gait in chronic hemiplegia patients and to determine whether or not it can be used for rehabilitation in postsrtoke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty individuals with unilateral chronic hemiparetic stroke (age, 66.1 ± 4.4 yrs; height, 162.3 ± 8.3 cm; weight, 67.4 ± 12.3 kg) parti...

Abstract Introduction: There are no studies that investigate whether different workout endings of the Pilates method (PM), either prioritizing activation powerhouse muscles or relaxation trained during session, affects spinal curvature. Objective: Identify immediate effect a PM session ends with soft tissue mobilization wall exercises on kyphotic and lumbar lordotic angles. Methods: A crossover...

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, psychosoc...

OBJECTIVE To examine associations between participating in mind-body activities (yoga/Pilates) and body dissatisfaction and disordered eating (unhealthy and extreme weight control practices and binge eating) in a population-based sample of young adults. METHOD The sample included 1,030 young men and 1,257 young women (mean age: 25.3 years, SD = 1.7) who participated in Project EAT-III (Eating...