The main problem of this research is the balance disorder sitting andstanding in children with cerebral palsy. This occurs because ofbrain damage during non-progressive growth and development ofchildren, thus limiting daily activities palsy.The purpose study was to evaluate effectiveness Pilatesexercises method on standing cerebralpalsy. type an experiment a pre test – post onegroup design whic...

STUDY DESIGN Prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE To derive a preliminary clinical prediction rule for identifying a subgroup of patients with low back pain (LBP) likely to benefit from Pilates-based exercise. BACKGROUND Pilates-based exercise has been shown to be effective for patients with LBP. However, no previous work has characterized patient attributes for those most likely to have a s...

BACKGROUND Baseball pitchers need trunk strength to maximize performance. The Pilates method of exercise is gaining popularity throughout the country as a fitness and rehabilitation method of exercise. However, very few studies exist that examine the effects of the Pilates method of exercise on trunk strength or performance. OBJECTIVES Using a single subject, multiple baseline across subjects...

OBJECTIVE To assess claims regarding the effects of Pilates training on flexibility, body composition, and health status. DESIGN An observational prospective study. SETTING A community athletic club. PARTICIPANTS A sample of 47 adults (45 women, 2 men) who presented for Pilates training. INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Fingertip-to-floor distance, truncal lean body...