Influence of pilates training on the quality of life of chronic stroke patients

Abstract

[Purpose] This study was to observe the influence of Pilates training on the quality of life in chronic stoke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Forty chronic stroke patients participated in this study. They were divided into same number of experimental group (EG) and control group (CG). EG participated in a 60-min Pilates training program, twice a week for 12 weeks, while the CG did not participate in any exercise-related activities for the duration and participating in general occupational therapy without any exercise-related activities. Then the MMSE-K was performed before and after Pilates training to observe the influence of Pilates training on the quality of life in chronic stroke patients. [Results] Statistically significant improvement in the physical, social, and psychological domains was found in EG after the training. No statistically significant difference was found in all three quality of life domains for the CG. EG experienced a statistically significant improvement in all quality of life domains compared with that of CG. [Conclusion] Therefore, participation in Pilates training was found to effectively improve the quality of life in stroke patients. Pilates training involves low and intermediate intensity resistance and repetition that match the patient’s physical ability and can be a remedial exercise program that can improve physical ability and influence quality of life.

A qualitative systematic review of the views, experiences and perceptions of Pilates‐trained physiotherapists and their patients

“…After rigorous examination, it was discovered that the patients were motivated to engage an active lifestyle (Cuddy & Gaskell, 2020; Gaskell & Williams, 2019; Gracey et al, 2015; Lausen et al, 2018; van der Linden et al, 2014; Wells et al, 2014b), improved function in daily life activities (Gaskell & Williams, 2019; Gaskell et al, 2019; Lausen et al, 2018; van der Linden et al, 2014) and increased their confidence, stress‐relief and reduced fear of avoidance (Cuddy & Gaskell, 2020; Gaskell & Williams, 2019; Gaskell et al, 2019; Gracey et al, 2015; Lausen et al, 2018; van der Linden et al, 2014; Wells et al, 2014b). The qualitative evidence shows the links between Pilates and these themes and this is consistent with the findings of other studies, reporting that this method can improve quality of life, psychological status and fitness motivation for example for the elderly (Bullo et al, 2015), obese (Vancini, Rayes, Lira, Sarro, & Andrade, 2017) and stroke patients (Yun, Park, & Lim, 2017).…”

Effects of Training with Impairment Based Therapeutic Intervention Program for Improvement in Function and Independence in an Individual Diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis

“…These sequences of interventions have provided a significant improvement in the overall function of the present patient. Evidence supports using the exercises utilized in this case study for each specific impairments [11][12][13][14][15].…”

“…Eccentric exercise activities were selected to assist in challenging the muscles, which, according to literature, can lead to stronger muscles and a boost in metabolic rate. Literature states that eccentric actions generate greater force than isometric and concentric contractions [13].…”

“…Moreover, eccentric contractions are functional, occur in everyday motor activities, such as walking and standing and enable the dissipation of mechanical energy during body deceleration, like descending stairs, and facilitates the conversion of kinetic energy into elastic energy of tendons [13]. Pilates like exercises was selected for enhancing muscle mass, specifically in the hamstring muscles.…”

Influência do método Pilates na qualidade de vida e autopercepção da saúde mental durante a pandemia do SARS-COV-2: um estudo de método misto

“…Já o segundo estudo mencionado adotou o cronograma de 12 semanas de intervenção, com 2 sessões semanais e evidenciou melhoras AVC, uma vez que o risco de quedas é alto no primeiro ano pós-lesão. Por sua vez, as quedas podem favorecer o surgimento de lesões de diferentes gravidades, entre as quais destaca-se a fratura femoral, considerada um problema de saúde pública(Yun et al, 2017).Influência do MP na QV comparado a outras atividadesObjetivando avaliar a influência do MP e da ioga na QV e funcionalidade dos praticantes; Lim & Park (2015) selecionaram 90 indivíduos, com idade entre 30 e 40 anos, na Coréia do Sul. A seleção envolveu 30 indivíduos iniciantes no MP, 30 iniciantes na ioga e outros 30 indivíduos para o grupo controle (que não praticavam atividades físicas).…”