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Pelvic floor muscle strength in pilates practitioners

Journal Health NPEPS, 2020
Objective: to investigate the correlation between practicing Pilates and pelvic floor muscle strength. Method: cross-sectional study conducted with women that practiced the Pilates method for more than six months and sedentary women.
Gustavo Fernando Sutter Latorre, Patricia Helen Pigatto, Caroline Costa Oliveira da Silva, Margarete Pinto Miranda, Erica Feio Carneiro Nunes   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparative Effects of Clinical Pilates Training and Aerobic Exercise on Menopausal Symptoms, Quality of Life, Sleep and Depression: A Randomised Controlled Trial

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To examine the effects of Clinical Pilates (CP) training and aerobic exercise (AE) on menopausal symptoms, depressive symptoms, quality of life (QoL), and sleep quality in postmenopausal women. Design Parallel‐group randomised controlled trial. Setting A Healthy Life Center in Bitlis, Turkey.
Başak Can, Serkan Usgu, Günseli Usgu
wiley   +1 more source

Beyond conventional therapies: exploring the role of Pilates in neurological physical therapy – a review of the latest research

Journal of Education, Health and Sport
Pilates exercise method, characterized by its holistic approach, underscores core stability, strength, and flexibility, coupled with meticulous muscle control, optimal posture, and focused attention on breathing.
Monika Maleszewska, Aleksandra Żmijewska, Gabriela Nowak, Mateusz Sztybór, Julia Piątkiewicz, Maria Krzyżanowska, Mikołaj Wojtas, Karol Momot, Karen Głogowska, Marcin Kapica   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pilates as an effective means for developing physical qualities of Agricultural University students

BIO Web of Conferences, 2020
The Pilates method was developed about 100 years ago. It is popular among students. This method combines low-impact, health-improving and muscle-strengthening exercises for backbone and muscles strengthening.
Druzhinina Olga, Vershinina Natalya, Mart’yanova Lada, Zhujkov Roman, Kosenovich Oleg   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Novel approaches for drug development against chronic primary pain: A systematic review

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Chronic primary pain (CPP) persisting for more than 3 months, associated with significant emotional distress without any known underlying cause, is an unmet medical need. Traditional or adjuvant analgesics do not provide satisfactory pain relief for a great proportion of these patients.
Valéria Tékus, Éva Borbély, Andreas Goebel, Ralf Baron, Zsófia Hajna, Zsuzsanna Helyes   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Comparative Study of mHealth Applications vs. Supervised Exercise for Enhancing Cardiorespiratory Fitness in University Students [PDF]

The Asian Journal of Kinesiology
OBJECTIVES This study aims to compare and analyze the effects of different exercise instruction methods, with high-intensity aerobic exercise using smartphone-based applications versus in-person trainers, on the aerobic capacity and exercise-related ...
Ji-Been Kim, Hye-ji Park
doaj   +1 more source

Lifestyle Management in Menopause: A Systematic Review of Women With Premature Ovarian Insufficiency

Clinical Endocrinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), the loss of ovarian function before age 40, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, low bone mineral density, dementia and psychological distress. Lifestyle interventions reduce chronic disease risk in other populations and, with hormone therapy, may improve health outcomes in POI.
Ladan Yeganeh, Nathalie Vermeulen, Carolyn Ee, Helena Teede, Amanda J. Vincent   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of two different Pilates exercise methods in women with dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial

Scientific Reports
The objective of this study is to analyze and compare the effects of Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates methods on pain intensity, menstrual pain and symptoms, depression, fatigue, and sleep quality in women with dysmenorrhea.
Ömer Şevgin, Sümeyye Postacı, Beyzanur Dikmen Hoşbaş   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

‘To Gather Up All Things in Christ’: John Betz's Christ, the Logos of Creation as an Exercise in the Relation of Doctrines

International Journal of Systematic Theology, EarlyView.
Abstract This article considers John Betz's book Christ, the Logos of Creation as an exercise in the relation of doctrines within Christian systematic theology.
Andrew Davison
wiley   +1 more source

Pilates, mindfulness and somatic education [PDF]

Journal of Dance & Somatic Practices, 2013
Abstract The Pilates Method is a form of somatic education with the potential to cultivate mindfulness – a mental quality associated with overall well-being. However, controlled studies are needed to determine whether changes in mindfulness are specific to the Pilates Method or also result from other forms of exercise.
Caldwell, Karen, Adams, Marianne, Quinn, Rebecca, Harrison, Mandy, Greeson, Jeffrey M   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources