EFFECTS OF THE GROUND PILATES METHOD ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PAIN LEVEL CONTROL IN ELDERLY AGE INDIVIDUALS (Atena Editora) (original) (raw)
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Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia, 2018
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Pilates and Satisfaction with Life in Elderly
2021
Introduction: The Pilates exercise can be an improvement in the quality of life of its practitioners, through an optimized condition of improvements in posture, developing greater mobility, balance, agility and functionality. The satisfaction with life is part of a cognitive dimension in this quality of life and it is present in most measures of well-being. Problem Statement and Approach: The main purpose of this study is to analyse and relate the effects of a supervised program of Pilates classes in a group of elderly, comparing the results of balance through the Berg scale and their ability by the Leighton scale, and relate these improvements with the satisfaction with life of these elderly in this activity. Material and Methods:The evaluation assessments of the elderly were carried out in the proper room, using a goniometer and the Berg scale for articular measurements, the Leighton scale for the balance domain and the life satisfaction scale. The study had 72 participants, 52 wo...
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PILATES METHOD IN THE AGING PROCESS: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW (Atena Editora)
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PILATES METHOD IN THE AGING PROCESS: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW (Atena Editora), 2024
Population aging is a global reality, affecting both developed and underdeveloped countries. In the Brazilian context, the number of elderly people has shown a rapid increase, highlighting the importance of approaches to promote active aging. The objective of this research is to highlight the therapeutic effects of the Pilates method on the aging process. This integrative review investigates the importance of the Pilates method for elderly people over 60 years of age, as an intervention method, mainly for the active aging factor. For this purpose, a bibliographical search was carried out in the Scielo, LILACS and Pubmed databases. Considering the continuous increase in the elderly population, the results indicate that the pilates method plays a fundamental role and is a valuable tool for each individual, carried out by trained physiotherapists, being beneficial in preventing falls, in addition to improving physical and mental conditioning, being a low-impact alternative that addresses several aspects, such as mobility, flexibility, muscular strength and balance, all of these physical capabilities are important to contribute to physical fitness. The regular practice of exercises, such as Pilates, shows us to have a positive impact on the quality of life, leading to global strengthening, bringing personal autonomy, in addition to contributing to knowledge and its implications. However, it is important to highlight that the research highlighted the need for more studies to understand these long-term effects and modality.
Effects of Pilates Programs among the Elderly on Some Physical Parameters
2019
Pilates has recently become one of the most popular sports activities. Many people prefer Pilates to overcome the adverse effects of a sedentary lifestyle. News about celebrities preferring Pilates over other exercise types and increasing number of articles and information on Pilates on societal media also increased people’s awareness on it and created hype. Aging decreases physical fitness, and consequently, quality of life. A large number of studies reported that physical activity is a requirement in promoting health and physical well-being of individuals during the aging process. In this literature review, changes in some physical parameters due to practicing Pilates among the elderly were evaluated. The studies in this literature review generally stated that Pilates improves dynamic balance and decreases risk of falling in the elderly. There are also some studies reporting that positive effects of Pilates are not very significant. There is a dearth of scientific research compari...
Pilates method in personal autonomy, static balance and quality of life of elderly females
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2010
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the Pilates method on the personal autonomy, static balance and quality of life in healthy elderly females. Method: Fifty-two elderly females were selected and submitted to evaluation protocols to assess functional autonomy (GDLAM), static balance (Tinetti) and quality of life (WHOQOL-OLD). The Pilates group (PG: n Z 27) participated in Pilates exercises twice weekly for eight weeks. Descriptive statistics were compiled using the ShapiroeWilk test. The level of significance was considered to be p 0.05. Results: The dependent Student-t test demonstrated significant post-test differences in the Pilates group in the following areas balance (D% Z 4.35%, p Z 0.0001) and General Index of GDLAM (D% Z À13.35%, p Z 0.0001); the Wilcoxon test demonstrated significant post-test differences in the quality of life Index (D% Z 1.26%, p Z 0.0411). Conclusion: The Pilates method can offer significant improvement in personal autonomy, static balance and quality of life. ª
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity, 2024
Introduction: As age increases, declines in basic motor skills are observed in older men. Limited physical activity-based interventions, such as Pilates exercises, focus on enhancing these basic motor skills. This study aimed to identify the benefits of Pilates exercises on functional fitness and the quality of life in older men. Material and Methods: Older men were randomly assigned to either a Pilates exercises group or a control group. Balance, strength, flexibility, and agility were tested using the Senior Fitness Test (SFT). The Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (SF-36) assessed the quality of life before and after 6 weeks of Pilates exercises. Differences over time between the experimental and control groups were assessed by 2×2 (group by time) repeated-measures analysis of variance. Results: The mean scores of dynamic balance and lower body strength significantly improved postintervention in both groups, but the level of significance was higher in the Pilates group. Flexibility, agility, and quality of life significantly improved in the Pilates group. Conclusions: Pilates exercises may improve the physical and social independence of older men. Designing appropriate protocols for Pilates exercises and doing these exercises correctly and regularly by older men may reduce their common mobility problems and limit the risk of falls that cause severe injuries in older people. However, further research is needed.
Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 2015
The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of Pilates on lower leg strength, postural balance and the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of older adults. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty-two older adults were randomly allocated either to the experimental group (EG, n = 16; mean age, 63.62 ± 1.02 years), which performed two sessions of Pilates per week for 12 weeks, or to the control group (CG, n = 16; mean age, 64.21 ± 0.80), which performed two sessions of static stretching per week for 12 weeks. The following evaluations were performed before and after the interventions: isokinetic torque of knee extensors and flexors at 300°/s, the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, the Berg Balance Scale, and the Health Survey assessment (SF-36). [Results] In the intra-group analysis, the EG demonstrated significant improvement in all variables. In the inter-group analysis, the EG demonstrated significant improvement in most variables. [Conclusion] Pilates exercises led to significant improvement in isokinetic torque of the knee extensors and flexors, postural balance and aspects of the health-related quality of life of older adults.
Effect of Pilates Method on Physical Fitness Related to Health in the Elderly: A Systematic Review
Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte, 2019
The objective of this review was to analyze the evidence of Pilates in physical fitness related to health in the elderly. The article indexing databases (Pubmed, Medline, Science Direct, Scielo, Lilacs, and Cochrane) were reviewed along with the Pilates, elderly and aging descriptors. A total of 41 studies with a randomized experimental and quasi-experimental design met the inclusion criteria. The selection of the studies was carried out by two researchers and the quality of the articles was assessed using the PEDro scale. Interventions ranged from 4-24 weeks with 1-3 sessions/week, and balance was the most investigated variable. The studies included in this review indicate that Pilates improves health status in the elderly, promoting gains in balance, muscle strength, flexibility, functional autonomy, muscular endurance, body composition and aerobic endurance. Despite these findings, some variables need to be further investigated. Level of Evidence II; Systematic review.