The effect of Pilates based exercise on mobility, postural stability, and balance in order to decrease fall risk in older adults

Análise postural da coluna cervical e cintura escapular de crianças praticantes e não praticantes do método pilates

“…Moreover, the practice of the method was effective for a better alignment of head, shoulders and scapulae of a teenager with clinical diagnosis of scoliosis 31 . In particular, Pata et al 32 and Kaesler et al 33 indicated that an exercise program based on the Pilates method was effective in improving postural stability in seniors. Although studies point to a positive effect of the Pilates method on the postural pattern and stability in different populations, its effects are still scarce for children in school age.…”

Effect of the Mat Pilates method on postural balance and thoracic hyperkyphosis among elderly women: a randomized controlled trial

“…24 The Mat Pilates method promotes the strengthening of the body's core muscles 13,23 and of the muscles of the scapular and pelvic belt 14 , which govern the posterior stability of the torso, counteracting the force of gravity on the body and generating the resistance that makes it possible to maintain oneself in an orthostatic position. The method also improves dynamic stability among the elderly, 6 in addition to improving the control and precision of upper and lower extremity movements.…”

“…The method also improves dynamic stability among the elderly, 6 in addition to improving the control and precision of upper and lower extremity movements. 14 The individual aims to maintain his or her center of gravity within its limits of balance in order to maintain body stability, which is determined by postural control capability when there is no change in the support base. 3 From that point, the Mat Pilates method results in improvements in balance 13 and postural stability 25 by executing a contraction of the postural and abdominal muscles.…”

“…10 The Mat Pilates training method focuses on the postural alignment of the spine and of the scapular and pelvic belt. 14,15 It is believed that both strength training and postural alignment help to improve thoracic hyperkyphosis.…”

The inter-relationship between clinical outcomes as measured by sagittal plane alignment of implant components, peri-operative kinematics, clinical ratings systems, strength, balance and functional performance assessment in patients post Total Knee Arthroplasty

“…However, the study by Schwartz et al was limited by a high dropout rate of 24.3% and compliance between 62% and 68% for PROMs, introducing significant attrition and selection bias due to the elimination of patients who may have had poor post-operative outcomes. In those patients who have already become compliant with the use of mobility aides during the lengthy lead-up to surgery, further balance gains may not translate into patient satisfaction [126]. Moreover, it is possible that increased reliance on the contra-lateral limb, to negate the pre-operative loss of balance related to the arthritic knee, may then result in a failure of the patient to appreciate any subsequent balance gains resulting from the TKA.…”