The Effects of Prop Pilates Exercises on Physical Fitness and Balance in Elderly Women

Effects of Mat Pilates on the Autonomic Nervous System in the Elderly Women

“…The effect of the PG was superior to the SG because Pilates had a greater effect on the improvement of activity volume, balance, muscle strength, and flexibility compared to stretching. In a previous study[40] that measured the changes in physical fitness of the elderly by applying the Pilates program for 12 weeks to elderly women, there was a significant improvement in lower extremity strength, lower extremity flexibility, whole body endurance, agility, and dynamic balance. In another previous study[41], the effectiveness of Pilates exercise was assessed by the improvements in postural control, sensory interaction, total fatigue, and cognitive scores after 10 weeks of Pilates exercise for multiple sclerosis patients.…”

Effect of 4 Weeks of Pilates Exercise in Women using Light LED EMG Feedback System on Posture and Balance; Randomized Controlled Trial

“…필라테스 운동은 어깨 근육의 안정성 증가와 등근육을 활성화시키고, 목과 척추에 대한 피로 도 감소 등 자세의 긍정적 변화를 가져올 수 있다 [7]. 필라테스 운동 후에 배곧은근, 배바깥빗근, 배속 빗근의 근 활성도가 유의하게 증가하여 복부 근육의 활성화에 효과적임을 확인한 바 있고, 관절의 가동 범위를 벗어나 는 움직임이나 격렬한 운동 동작이 없어도 근육 강화에 효과가 있다는 장점이 있다 [8]. 필라테스 운동은 어깨 통증을 가진 환자에게 통증 감소에 효과적인 것으로 나 타났다 [9].…”