Analysis of lower limb force in foot work exercise of Pilates

Machado, C. R.; Prado, Ana Paula Moratelli; Dell’Antonio, Elisa; Oliveira, Deise Ferreira de; Pereira, Suzana Matheus; Roesler, Hélio

doi:10.1590/1980-5918.029.004.ao02

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“…According to Tavares et al the sedentary lifestyle affected 100% of the pregnant women participating in a study carried out with 118 pregnant, sedentary women in the 32 nd gestational week [3].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Pregnancy is associated with several musculoskeletal and hormonal changes; thus, it is crucial orienting all pregnant women to avoid compensations, as well as to make them more aware of their bodies [3].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Stability-challenging exercises are introduced to the exercise program when these muscles are well developed. Therefore, the aim of Pilates exercises applied to pregnant women is to improve the physical, physiological and mental conditions of these women in order to assure both the mother and the baby's health [3,6].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The aim of the current study is to address the Pilates method efficacy and benefits during pregnancy [3].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Pilates for Pregnant Women: A Healthy Alternative

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J Women's Health Care

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Pregnancy is a specific stage in women's life, a time when they face physiological and biomechanical changes that, without proper monitoring, lead to the emergence of musculoskeletal discomforts. Most of these issues are associated with postural changes, balance, ligament laxity, body weight increase and cardiorespiratory disorders. The Pilates method provides several benefits such as increased respiratory capacity, improved muscle strength and the strengthening of torso-stabilizing muscles, flexibility, spine mobility, postural alignment, coordination, proprioception, balance and motor control. Given the specific condition of pregnant women and the variations derived from such condition, Pilates may positively contribute to these women's health within their physical and psychological limitations. The aim of the current study is to address the importance of Pilates, clinical guidelines and physical activities practiced in the main pregnancy periods (trimesters) through a bibliographical analysis. Pregnant women are known for the several physiological changes they go through; thus, Pilates can make important contributions to their health, such as the promotion of quality of life and wellbeing to improve their adaptation to each gestational week.

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confidence: 99%

“…The aim of the current study is to address the Pilates method efficacy and benefits during pregnancy [3].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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