Effects of a Mat Pilates Programme on Body Composition in Elderly Women

Fourie, Marinda; Gildenhuys, G M; Shaw, Ina; Shaw, Brandon S.; Toriola, A.L.; Goon, Daniel Ter

doi:10.7727/wimj.2012.107

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“…Fourie et al, 2013b 25 Pilates Group: reduced fat mass and fat percentage and greater lean mass, no changes in body mass and BMI. Control group: no change.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In terms of the type of study, the majority used experimental models, 5,7,13,15,18,[20][21][22]24,25 with only two randomized clinical trials. 13,24 The other studies were of different types, with one literature review 3 , one systematic review 12 , one pilot study 19 , one longitudinal study, 23 one case study 16, one observational study 17 and an observational prospective cohort study.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…20 All the studies contained in this review that evaluated this variable were in agreement regarding the improvement of flexibility after a Pilates intervention. Fourie et al 20 evaluated 50 sedentary elderly women divided into two groups, one which underwent Pilates exercises three times a week and a group that went without exercise for eight weeks. The authors identified improvement in the flexibility of the shoulder and hip flexors, although there was no difference in the extensors of the same joints.…”

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“…Fourie et al 25 evaluated 50 elderly persons divided into a Pilates group, which practiced three times a week for eight weeks, and a control group. The results were a decrease in the percentage of fat and fat mass and an increase in lean mass in those practicing Pilates.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The control group showed no changes. Other variables were evaluated by Fourie et al, 21 such as blood pressure, fasting glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides. The Pilates group presented a reduction in systolic blood pressure, but no change in diastolic blood pressure.…”

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The Effects of Pilates on the Elderly: An Integrative Review

Costa

Schulz

Haas

et al. 2016

Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

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Introduction: Pilates is considered a form of exercise that aims to improve flexibility, resistance, strength, balance and coordination. As a result, many elderly people have tried the method seeking to improve or maintain their health. Objective: The present study aimed to review the effects of Pilates on the elderly. Methods: An integrative review was carried out that studied elderly persons undergoing an intervention based on the Pilates method, combined or not with other techniques. The guiding question considered existing studies in literature that evaluated the effects of Pilates on the elderly. Searches of the MEDLINE (PubMed), Scopus and Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) electronic databases were conducted in May 2014. Results: Of a total of 445 studies found, 17 articles were included. Several variables were analyzed, with balance and the risk of falling described most frequently. Conclusions: The most studied variables were balance and the risk of falling and there was consensus among the studies regarding the improvement that Pilates caused in these variables. There was also agreement about increased flexibility, but controversy continues to surround the other effects reported in literature, or the data is isolated and therefore inconclusive. Among the studies found, most were experimental, and there were only two randomized controlled trials. The performance of more clinical trials featuring high quality methodological approaches addressing the theme is recommended, so that systematic reviews with meta-analysis may be performed, ensuring greater reliability of the results suggested in this study.

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“…Fourie et al, 2013b 25 Pilates Group: reduced fat mass and fat percentage and greater lean mass, no changes in body mass and BMI. Control group: no change.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

Section: Body Composition and Cardiometabolic Parametersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Body Composition and Cardiometabolic Parametersmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Effects of Pilates on the Elderly: An Integrative Review

Costa

Schulz

Haas

et al. 2016

Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

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A qualitative study of the experiences and perceptions of adults with chronic musculoskeletal conditions following a 12‐week Pilates exercise programme

Gaskell

Williams

2018

Musculoskeletal Care

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Introduction:The aim of the present study was to explore the experiences and perceptions of adult patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions following a Pilates exercise programme. A qualitative approach was taken to both data collection and analysis, with alignment to the philosophy of interpretive phenomenology. Participants included 15 women and seven men with a range of chronic musculoskeletal conditions, including nonspecific low back pain, peripheral joint osteoarthritis and a range of postsurgical conditions. The age range was from 36 years to 83 years, and the mean age was 57 years (standard deviation 14.1 years).Methods: Data were collected via digital recordings of four focus groups in three North-West of England physiotherapy clinics. The data were transcribed verbatim and then analysed using a thematic framework. Data were verified by a researcher and randomly selected participants, and agreement was achieved between all parties. Results:The results were organized into five main themes: physical improvements;Pilates promotes an active lifestyle: improved performance at work and hobbies; psychosocial benefits and improved confidence; increased autonomy in managing their own condition; and motivation to continue with exercise. Conclusion:The study was the first to investigate individual perceptions of the impact of Pilates on the daily lives of people with chronic conditions. The Pilatesbased exercise programme enabled the participants to function better and manage their condition more effectively and independently. Further to previous work, the study revealed psychological and social benefits which increase motivation to adhere to the programme and promote a healthier lifestyle.

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Effects of Pilates method in physical fitness on older adults. A systematic review

Cancela

Oliveira

Fuentes

2014

Eur Rev Aging Phys Act

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Pilates method is employed for physical and mental conditioning. Elderly people could be benefited from a patterned and regulated conditioning work based on Pilates method. We performed a systematic review to assess the evidence on the effects of Pilates method in physical fitness on older adults. Our search included the following databases: MEDLINE-PubMed, Scopus and CINAHL Plus with Full Text via EBSCO and SPORTDiscus databases (up to April 2014). A summary of the results was performed using a best evidence synthesis and was reported according to the systematic review method proposed by Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale was used to assess the methodology quality of selected studies. Seventeen experimental studies were included in this review. Fourteen were randomized controlled trials (RCT) and three clinical controlled trials (CCT). Quality scores according to PEDro indicate low quality of the included studies (range 1-6, mean 3.8±1.2). The most studied components related to physical fitness were neuromotor fitness (n=11), muscle strength (n=8), cardiorespiratory endurance (n=4), body composition (n=4) and flexibility (n=4). Results indicate that Pilates method seems to present positive effects in neuromotor fitness, especially in static and dynamic balance. Related to the other components of physical fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength, body composition and flexibility), contradictory results were observed. The Pilates method indicates to be an appropriate exercise modality in order to improve balance on older adults. Nevertheless, more intervention research is needed to build a solid knowledge base about the health benefits of Pilates method on older people, especially regarding the other components of physical fitness.

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Effects of a Mat Pilates Programme on Body Composition in Elderly Women

Abstract: An eight-week mat Pilates exercise programme may contradict or even reverse some of the most serious consequences of ageing associated with an increased fat mass and reduced lean body mass in elderly females.

Cited by 60 publications

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The Effects of Pilates on the Elderly: An Integrative Review

The Effects of Pilates on the Elderly: An Integrative Review

A qualitative study of the experiences and perceptions of adults with chronic musculoskeletal conditions following a 12‐week Pilates exercise programme

Effects of Pilates method in physical fitness on older adults. A systematic review

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