A randomized clinical trial comparing pelvic floor muscle training to a Pilates exercise program for improving pelvic muscle strength

Culligan, Patrick J.; Scherer, Janet; Dyer, Keisha Y.; Priestley, Jennifer L.; Guingon-White, Geri; Delvecchio, Donna; Vangeli, Margi

doi:10.1007/s00192-009-1046-z

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“…The level of difficulty of each exercise will be determined individually for each participant, and the exercises will progress in difficulty in response to reductions in the postural compensations presented by the participant. 2,18,25 After the 6-month follow-up period, treatment using Pilates-based exercises will also be offered to participants in the Booklet Group.…”

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The efficacy of the addition of the Pilates method over a minimal intervention in the treatment of chronic nonspecific low back pain: a study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Miyamoto

Costa

Galvanin

et al. 2011

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine

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Objective: There is little high-quality evidence on the efficacy of the Pilates-based exercises for the treatment of chronic nonspecific low back pain. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to present a study protocol to investigate the efficacy of adding Pilates-based exercises to a minimum intervention in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. Methods: This randomized controlled trial will recruit 86 patients of both sexes, aged between 18 and 60 years, with chronic non-specific low back pain. The participants will be randomly allocated into 2 treatment groups: the Booklet Group, which will receive a booklet with postural orientations, and the Pilates Group, which will receive the same booklet in addition to a Pilates-based exercises program. The general and specific functional capacities of the patient, kinesiophobia, pain intensity, and the global perceived effect will be evaluated by a blinded assessor before randomization and at 6 weeks and 6 months after randomization. In addition, the expectations of the participants and their confidence in the treatment will be evaluated before the randomization and after the first treatment session, respectively. Conclusions: It is hoped that the results of this study will provide high-quality evidence on the usefulness of Pilates-based exercises in the treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain.

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The efficacy of the addition of the Pilates method over a minimal intervention in the treatment of chronic nonspecific low back pain: a study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Miyamoto

Costa

Galvanin

et al. 2011

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine

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“…As a contrast to that study, our intention was to investigate the shortterm effects, which resulted in 8 weeks of exercise. Menacho et al [18] found a significant increase in electromyographic activity in back extensor muscles [19]. They investigated healthy women and used traditional mat Pilates exercises similar to this study.…”

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“…In this study, control group (Group-2) did not have any exercises and this may have caused us to find different results than the ones given in reference. Culligan et al [19] compared a standardized physical therapybased pelvic floor muscles training program with a standardized Pilates program in regards to improvement of pelvic floor muscle strength. They reported that both groups demonstrated improved strength at the end of the study [20].…”

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The Effects of the Pilates Exercises on Rectus Abdominis Thickness and Balance in Healthy Female Health Worker: Prospective, Single Blind Study with Controlled Group

Yalçınkaya¹

2017

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Objective: To evaluate the effects of the Pilates exercises on rectus abdominis thickness (RAMT), balance and depression in female health worker.Design: 40 healthy female health-workers were included to the study. Group-1 joined the Pilates exercises for first 8 weeks, whereas Group-2 (control group) waited without joining Pilates exercises or any other exercise group, during that time. Falling index (FI) was evaluated with a system to test balance and stability by a trained researcher. All participants were instructed to follow a 45-min programme for three times a week, for eight weeks.Results: Age, BMI and marital status scales were not significantly different among the two groups. In group-1, RAMT values were significantly increased in rest and contracted position at the end of eight weeks of Pilate's session. BDS and FI were significantly decreased in Group-1 after 8 weeks. Interestingly, body weight mean value was higher after the Pilates exercises, but there was no significant difference. Group-2 showed that RAMT values were not significantly different in rest or in contracted position at the beginning and the 8 th week. Conclusion:The results of the present study led us to conclude that Pilate's exercises have positive effects on RAMT and fall index.

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“…Studies that investigated the stiffness of the muscle during core training (Wang & Li, 2007) and applications of a new training to improve the performance of elite gymnasts are almost non-existent. Recently, pilates has gained attention as an equipment-using core training method (Critchley, Pierson, & Battersby, 2011;Culligan et al, 2010;Emery, De Serres, McMillan, & Cote, 2010;Irez, Ozdemir, Evin, Irez, & Korkusuz, 2011;Kloubec, 2010;. Pilates is a regulatory exercise (contrology) developed for a neutral spine.…”

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Effects of an 8-week Pilates Core Training on the Stability and Symmetry of the L-sit on Rings

Gil¹,

Yoo²,

Yoon³

2016

Korean Journal of Sport Biomechanics

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A randomized clinical trial comparing pelvic floor muscle training to a Pilates exercise program for improving pelvic muscle strength

Abstract: Further study is required to determine if Pilates can actually treat pelvic floor dysfunction.

Cited by 106 publications

References 21 publications

The efficacy of the addition of the Pilates method over a minimal intervention in the treatment of chronic nonspecific low back pain: a study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

The efficacy of the addition of the Pilates method over a minimal intervention in the treatment of chronic nonspecific low back pain: a study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

The Effects of the Pilates Exercises on Rectus Abdominis Thickness and Balance in Healthy Female Health Worker: Prospective, Single Blind Study with Controlled Group

Effects of an 8-week Pilates Core Training on the Stability and Symmetry of the L-sit on Rings

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