The effects of Pilates-based exercise on dynamic balance in healthy adults

被引：80
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作者：
Johnson, Eric G. [1 ]
Larsen, Andrea [1 ]
Ozawa, Hiromi [1 ]
Wilson, Christine A. [1 ]
Kennedy, Karen L. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Loma Linda Univ, Sch Allied Hlth Profess, Dept Phys Therapy, Nichol Hall Off 1900, Loma Linda, CA 92350 USA
来源：
JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES | 2007年 / 11卷 / 03期
关键词：
Pilates; Balance; Functional reach test; Mobility;
D O I：
10.1016/j.jbmt.2006.08.008
中图分类号：
R49 [康复医学];
学科分类号：
100215 ;
摘要：
Professionals in theater, athletics, and rehabilitation settings have integrated Pilates-based exercise into their practice. The Pilates method of exercise claims to have several benefits including improving posture and improving balance; however, there are few studies to support these statements. We studied the effects of Pilates-based exercise on dynamic balance in healthy adults. A certified Pilates instructor conducted all exercise sessions. After completing 10 Pilates-based exercise sessions a significant change ( P = .01) in dynamic balance was found in the functional reach test (FRT) mean scores in the exercise group (n = 17). The control group ( n = 17) demonstrated no significant change ( P = .54). The results suggest that Pilates-based exercise improved dynamic balance as measured by the FRT in healthy adults. (C) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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