Effect of Three Months Pilates Training on Balance and Fall Risk in Older Women

Długosz-Boś, Małgorzata; Filar-Mierzwa, Katarzyna; Stawarz, Robert; Ścisłowska-Czarnecka, Anna; Jankowicz-Szymańska, Agnieszka; Bac, Aneta

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“…Across the 51 included studies, a total of 2,485 participants with a mean age of 66.5 ± 4.9 were considered ( 51 – 101 ). Altogether, 1,105 participants followed a PI, 725 participants were part of an IC group, and 636 joined an AC group.…”

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“…ICs either instructed participants to stay with their normal activity level ( 51 , 52 , 56 , 57 , 59 , 60 , 66 , 67 , 71 , 78 , 82 , 85 , 87 , 89 , 93 , 96 , 101 ), to not exercise or train ( 53 , 68 , 69 , 72 , 76 , 79 , 90 – 92 , 94 , 95 , 99 ), to take part at a monthly meeting for communication ( 63 , 64 ), to attend educational workshops ( 97 , 100 ), or to take part in standard clinical care ( 65 ). The ACs' intervention approaches included an unspecific activity program ( 54 , 97 ), home exercises (for balance and strength) ( 55 , 75 ), a static stretching program ( 58 , 86 , 88 ), a muscular strength training ( 59 ), a resistance training ( 60 ), physiotherapy ( 61 , 62 ), a Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Training ( 82 , 94 ), a traditional balance training ( 66 ), pelvic floor muscle training with anal electrical stimulation ( 69 ), unstable support surface exercises ( 70 ), walking ( 72 ), traditional exercising ( 73 ), suspension training with TRX ( 99 ), general physical activity program ( 98 ), clinical rehabilitation ( 74 , 77 ), Huber Training ( 80 ), aerobic exercises ( 83 ), Yo...…”

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Effects of Pilates Training on Physiological and Psychological Health Parameters in Healthy Older Adults and in Older Adults With Clinical Conditions Over 55 Years: A Meta-Analytical Review

2021

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This meta-analytical review aimed at comparing the impact of Pilates interventions (PIs) on physiological and psychological health parameters in healthy older adults and older adults with a clinical condition aged 55 years and older. The literature search was conducted in three databases (PubMed, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus). Randomized controlled trials that aimed at improving physiological and psychological health parameters in adults aged 55 years and older using Pilates as an intervention were screened for eligibility. The included data was extracted and assigned based on participants' health condition (clinical vs. non-clinical), as well as the respective control condition used in the study [inactive (IC) vs. active control group (AC)]. Statistical analyses were computed using a random-effects inverse-variance model. Fifty-one studies with a total of 2,485 participants (mean age: 66.5 ± 4.9 years) were included. Moderate effects (SMD: 0.55; 0.68) were found for physiological health parameters (muscle strength, balance, endurance, flexibility, gait, and physical functioning) in both experimental (clinical and non-clinical) conditions when compared to ICs (p < 0.003; p = 0.0001), and small to moderate effects (SMD: 0.27; 0.50) when compared to ACs (p = 0.04; p = 0.01). Moderate to large effects (SMD: 0.62; 0.83) were documented for psychological health parameters (quality of life, depression, sleep quality, fear of falling, pain, and health perception) in both conditions when compared to ICs (p < 0.001, p < 0.001). PIs induce small to large effects in physiological and psychological health parameters in older adults, regardless of their health condition. The substantial heterogeneity within the included studies complicated standardized comparison of the training modalities between the two target groups. Nonetheless, Pilates seems to be a safe, adaptable, and promising exercise approach for a heterogenous population of older adults.

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Effects of Pilates Training on Physiological and Psychological Health Parameters in Healthy Older Adults and in Older Adults With Clinical Conditions Over 55 Years: A Meta-Analytical Review

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“…Our results are in line with those of recent studies showing positive effects of Pilates on functionality [20,46,47]; moreover, none of the studies included in our review showed a negative ES for this outcome. Evidence sug-gests that Pilates improves functionality through postural stability [70], joint mobility [28], and strengthening of the muscular structures involved [49]. Consequently, a better score is achieved in ADLs by older people who perform Pilates.…”

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Pilates improves physical performance and decreases risk of falls in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Fernández‐Rodríguez¹,

Álvarez‐Bueno²,

Ferri-Morales³

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Background Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in older adults. Physical exercise is a suitable strategy to reduce the risk of falls, but there is little research on the effectiveness of specific exercise modalities. Objectives To estimate the effectiveness of Pilates compared to habitual or non-exercise on physical performance and the risk of falls in older adults. Data sources Five databases were searched through April 15, 2021. Study selection Randomized controlled trial in people aged ≥60 years. Outcomes: balance, strength, flexibility, functionality, and risk of falls. Data synthesis Pooled standardized mean differences were calculated using a random-effects model. Subgroup analyses based on Pilates' modality, the existence of a detailed exercise protocol, supervision by a certified instructor, and overall risk of bias were performed. Results Thirty-nine studies were included in the systematic review and meta-analyses. The meta-analyses indicated a moderate effect of Pilates on balance (ES = 0.36; 95% CI = 0.21 to 0.50), strength (ES = 0.63; 95% CI = 0.44 to 0.81), flexibility (ES = 0.41; 95% CI = 0.16 to 0.67), and functionality (ES = 0.51; 95% CI = 0.32 to 0.72) as well as a large effect on the risk of falls (ES = 0.90; 95% CI = 0.41 to 1.38) in older adults when compared with control groups. The level of certainty of the findings was low for balance, flexibility, and functionality and moderate for strength and falls. Conclusion and implications of key findingsPilates may promote the autonomy of older people in their daily living activities. Contribution of the Paper• Pilates is an alternative exercise for reducing the risk of falls.• Pilates improves balance, strength, flexibility, and functionality in older people.• Pilates may increase the autonomy of older adults in their daily living activities.

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“…They investigated the effects of three months of pilates training on balance and fall risks in older women. Their results showed statistically significant improvements in balance and risks of falling in old people [ 16 ].…”

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The impact of a multicomponent-functional training with postural correction on functional balance in the elderly with a history of falling

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Purpose Good posture plays a significant role for the elderly in achieving optimal quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of multicomponent functional training with postural correction on functional balance in the elderly with a history of falling. Methods This study was a randomized controlled, single-blind study. Subjects (n = 28, mean age = 70 years) with a history of falling were selected and randomly allocated to either a multicomponent functional training (n = 14) or a control group (n = 14). The experimental group exercised for 8 weeks, three days per week for 60 min per day. The training program with strength, endurance, and balance parts was conducted in the multi-task conditions to stimulate the physical and cognitive abilities focusing on the attentional-correct posture. The control group received conventional care. The Berg balance and short physical performance battery tests were used in the pre-test and post-test. The adjusted post-test means of experimental and control groups were analyzed using the ANCOVA test to eliminate any pretest effects. Results This study found a significant effect of training on Berg balance test (P = 0.001), Timed Up and Go with D-T (P = 0.01), Timed Up and Go (P = 0.002), and Short Physical Performance Battery (P = 0.001). Conclusions Eight weeks of multicomponent exercise training has beneficial effects on balance and physical function and results in improved equilibrium and a decreasing probability of falling. Therefore, practitioners can use this 8-week training program for older adults.

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Effect of Three Months Pilates Training on Balance and Fall Risk in Older Women

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References 36 publications

Effects of Pilates Training on Physiological and Psychological Health Parameters in Healthy Older Adults and in Older Adults With Clinical Conditions Over 55 Years: A Meta-Analytical Review

Effects of Pilates Training on Physiological and Psychological Health Parameters in Healthy Older Adults and in Older Adults With Clinical Conditions Over 55 Years: A Meta-Analytical Review

Pilates improves physical performance and decreases risk of falls in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The impact of a multicomponent-functional training with postural correction on functional balance in the elderly with a history of falling

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