A Systematic Review of the Angular Values Obtained by Computerized Photogrammetry in Sagittal Plane: A Proposal for Reference Values

Krawczky, Bruna; Pacheco, Antônio Guilherme; Mainenti, Míriam Raquel Meira

doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.01.002

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“…Our results have pointed that the Pilates method has a positive impact on postural alignment of healthy adults, after one session, and after a program of 16 sessions, which means that analyzed angles showed values closer to what is considered as neutral postural alignment 19 . Since many individuals seek the Pilates method in order to improve posture 11 , it was important to study whether this exercise brings postural benefits.…”

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“…After the 16 sessions, a significant increase of the angular value of the right and left HHA could be observed. Such increases reflect values closer to those considered as reference for this angle, which has a mean value of 51.42°(ranging from 43.80°and 54°) 19 .…”

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“…Reference values for this angle vary from 0.98°to 2.30°(mean1.73°) 19 , and the higher the angle value, the more the body tilts forward. It can be inferred that there was an improvement of the vertical alignment of the body, in left side view, after the first Pilates session.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Additionally, another study using SAPO for analysis found excellent interrater agreement (ICC> 0.90) for 28 variables (84.85%) and good agreement (0.80> ICC> 0.89) for 5 variables (15.15%) 18 . For comparisons, reference values for the angles measured in this study were obtained from a systematic review 19 that sought articles that employed SAPO as an evaluation tool on healthy adults.…”

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The Impact of Pilates Exercises on the Postural Alignment of Healthy Adults

Krawczky

Mainenti

Pacheco

2016

Rev Bras Med Esporte

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Introduction: Exercises of Pilates method have been widely used to improve postural alignment. There is strong evidence favoring their use in improving flexibility and balance, as well as some evidence of improvement in muscle strength. However, the benefits related to posture are not well established. Objective: To investigate in healthy adults, the impact of the Pilates method in the postural alignment through some angles in the sagittal plane and the occurrence of pain before and after an exercise session, and after the completion of a 16-session program. Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study of pre and post-intervention type. Healthy adults (n = 37) interested in starting Pilates were evaluated for acute effects on posture after a Pilates session (n = 37) and after a 16-session program, for a period of 10 weeks (n = 13). Using the postural assessment software (SAPO), six angles were analyzed: head horizontal alignment (HHA), pelvis horizontal alignment (PHA), hip angle (HA), vertical alignment of the body (VAB), thoracic kyphosis (TK), and lumbar lordosis (LL). The occurrence of pain was investigated to control adverse effects. Results: Statistically significant (p<0.05) differences found after one session include increased HHA (left view), decreased VAB (left view) and TK (both side views). After 16 sessions, we observed an increase of HHA, and a decrease of TK, LL (both side views) and HA (right view). All the differences point to an improvement of postural alignment. A significant reduction of prevalence of pain was verified after the first session (40.5% vs. 13.5%; p=0.004) and after the full program (30.8% vs. 15.3%; p=0.02). Conclusions: Our results suggest that the Pilates method has a positive impact on postural alignment in healthy adults, besides being a safe exercise.

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“…It is not known whether these results would be replicated with other ages or female participants. The population was healthy and therefore serves as a reference for an asymptomatic population 19 ; however, the extrapolation of the results to those with pathology or pain may not be possible. This study focused on sagittal movements, as these are common in daily living; however, the relationship between other cardinal plane spinal motions and their functional counterparts is not known.…”

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