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Positive long-term effects of pilates exercise on the aged-related decline in balance and strength in older, community-dwelling men and women

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posted on 2023-05-17, 18:51 authored by Marie-Louise BirdMarie-Louise Bird, James Fell
This study investigated the effect of Pilates exercise on physical fall risk factors 12 months after an initial 5-week Pilates intervention. The authors hypothesized that ongoing Pilates participation would have a positive effect on physical fall risk factors in those who continued with Pilates exercise compared with those who ceased. Thirty older ambulatory adults (M = 69 years, SD = 7) participated in Pilates classes for 5 weeks with testing preintevention (Time 1 [T1]) and postintervention (Time 2 [T2]) and 12 months later (Time 3 [T3]). Balance and leg strength were compared using a 2-way analysis of variance with repeated measures. Postural sway, dynamic balance, and function improvements evident after the initial Pilates training (T1–T2) were maintained at T3 (p < .01). Significant differences existed at T3 for dynamic balance and strength between participants who continued performing Pilates (n = 14) and those who had ceased. Balance improvements after a short Pilates intervention were maintained 1 year later in all participants, with increased benefits from ongoing participation.

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Publication title

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity

Volume

22

Pagination

342-347

ISSN

1063-8652

Department/School

School of Health Sciences

Publisher

Human Kinetics Publ Inc

Place of publication

1607 N Market St, Champaign, USA, Il, 61820-2200

Rights statement

Copyright 2014 Human Kinetics, Inc.

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Health related to ageing

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