Comparison between static stretching and the Pilates method on the flexibility of older women

Oliveira, Laís Campos de; Oliveira, Raphael Gonçalves de; Pires-Oliveira, Deise Aparecida de Almeida

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.01.008

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“…Additionally, although moving a spastic muscle to a new position may increase symptomatology, daily stretching of muscles to their full length helps to manage the tightness of spasticity, one of the most common symptoms of MS, thereby allowing for optimal movements [27]. In this study, the Sit and Reach test highlighted a significant improvement between T0 and T2 (+15%) following both the static stretching and the Pilates protocols, in accordance with Oliveira et al [28], who demonstrated the efficacy of these two kinds of training methods on muscle-tendon flexibility among older women. Furthermore, 6 weeks with 2 training sessions of stretching and yoga are the minimum time required to show significant reductions in fatigue-related symptoms among MS patients [29].…”

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confidence: 86%

Benefits of Static Stretching, Pliates® and Elastic Bands Resistance Training on Patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: A Longitudinal Study

Ponzano¹,

Beratto²,

Mazza³

et al. 2017

J Neurol Neurophysiol

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Objective: To compare the effects of Pilates ® , a 30 s static stretching protocol and elastic bands resistance training on lower and hand-grip strength, rachis morphology, flexibility and body balance among RRMS patients.Methods: Twenty-two subjects affected by relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS, EDSS ≤ 6) were randomly divided into 3 groups whose members each performed 16 weeks of training. Stabilometry, rachis morphology, sit and reach, handgrip and sit to stand tests were performed three times: T0, after a month of learning training protocols; T1, after eight weeks of training; and T2, after sixteen weeks of training. Results Conclusion:Static stretching, Pilates and resistance training are useful to increase the autonomy in the daily life of people with MS thanks to the adoption of these three different training methods.

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Benefits of Static Stretching, Pliates® and Elastic Bands Resistance Training on Patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: A Longitudinal Study

Ponzano¹,

Beratto²,

Mazza³

et al. 2017

J Neurol Neurophysiol

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“…On the other hand, the intervention may not have been vigorous enough to have an effect. Navega et al (2016) 30 found no effect on the static balance of the elderly after Pilates practice. Like Gabizon 29 , he argues that in order to improve balance, specific exercises should be included for this variable and he believes that assigning the improvement of the balance to an indirect increase in muscular strength is to overestimate the results.…”

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Effect of Pilates Method on Physical Fitness Related to Health in the Elderly: A Systematic Review

Pucci

Neves

Saavedra

2019

Rev Bras Med Esporte

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The objective of this review was to analyze the evidence of Pilates in physical fitness related to health in the elderly. The article indexing databases (Pubmed, Medline, Science Direct, Scielo, Lilacs, and Cochrane) were reviewed along with the Pilates, elderly and aging descriptors. A total of 41 studies with a randomized experimental and quasi-experimental design met the inclusion criteria. The selection of the studies was carried out by two researchers and the quality of the articles was assessed using the PEDro scale. Interventions ranged from 4-24 weeks with 1-3 sessions/week, and balance was the most investigated variable. The studies included in this review indicate that Pilates improves health status in the elderly, promoting gains in balance, muscle strength, flexibility, functional autonomy, muscular endurance, body composition and aerobic endurance. Despite these findings, some variables need to be further investigated. Level of Evidence II; Systematic review.

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“…In this study, the programs used were equally efficient in improving flexibility, and this adaptation could be related with the mobility exercises performed in the first set of the interventions and the accomplishment of multiarticular exercises in large amplitudes [39]. In this perspective, Correia et al [40] state that strength training promotes important increases in range of motion through mechanisms such as reduction of joint stiffness and increased muscle elasticity in the elderly women.…”

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The Efficacy of Functional and Traditional Exercise on the Body Composition and Determinants of Physical Fitness of Older Women: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Resende–Neto

Aragão-Santos

Oliveira-Andrade

et al. 2019

Journal of Aging Research

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Aim To analyze the efficacy of functional training (FT) and traditional training (TT) in body composition and determinants of physical fitness in older women. Methods This is a randomized clinical trial in which participants performed two 12-week periods of different training methods, separated by eight weeks of washout. Forty-eight physically active older women (≥60 years of age) completed the intervention in three groups: (i) program that started with FT and ended with TT (FT ⟶ TT: n = 19), (ii) program that started with TT and ended with FT (TT ⟶ FT: n = 13), and (iii) stretching group (SG: n = 16). Before and after the interventions, the body composition was evaluated by bioimpedance, the physical fitness by battery of the Senior Fitness Test, and the quality of movement by Functional Movement Screen®. Results Compared with SG, TT ⟶ FT and FT ⟶ TT promoted significant improvements in balance/agility (13.60 and 13.06%, respectively) and upper limb strength (24.91 and 16.18%). Only FT showed a statistically significant improvement in the strength of the lower limbs, cardiorespiratory capacity, and movement patterns when compared with SG considering the adaptations of methods separately. Conclusion The programs used are equally effective in increasing physical fitness for daily activities in physically active older women, and therefore, they may be complementary to combat some of the deleterious effects of senescence.

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Comparison between static stretching and the Pilates method on the flexibility of older women

Cited by 31 publications

References 19 publications

Benefits of Static Stretching, Pliates® and Elastic Bands Resistance Training on Patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: A Longitudinal Study

Benefits of Static Stretching, Pliates® and Elastic Bands Resistance Training on Patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: A Longitudinal Study

Effect of Pilates Method on Physical Fitness Related to Health in the Elderly: A Systematic Review

The Efficacy of Functional and Traditional Exercise on the Body Composition and Determinants of Physical Fitness of Older Women: A Randomized Crossover Trial

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