Effect of the Pilates method in flexibility, quality of life and level of pain in the elderly

Authors

  • Beatriz Mendes Tozim
  • Mariana Giglio Furlanetto
  • Daniele Moraes de Lorenzo França
  • Mary Hellen Morcelli
  • Marcelo Tavella Navega

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v13n4.4904

Keywords:

Aged, Quality of life, Pain, Physical therapy.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the influence of the Pilates method in the flexibility, level of pain and quality of life in the elderly. Method: In this study, 31 elderly women were divided into two groups: Control Group (n=17) and Pilates Group (n=14). The Pilates Group performed training with the Pilates Method and the control group received lectures. The evaluation consisted of specific tests of pain (Visual Analogue Scale), flexibility (sit-and-reach, popliteal angle) and quality of life (SF-36), at the end of the eight weeks were reassessed. Results The Pilates Group showed improved flexibility in Sit and Reach test (p=0,033), evaluation of Popliteal Angle Right (p=0.015) and Left (p=0.0027), decreased pain levels (p=0.0187) and maintaining quality of life. The control group did not present significant difference. Conclusion: The Pilates method can help in reducing the level of pain, increasing flexibility and maintaining the quality of life in elderly women. Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos: RBR-9mndx8

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Published

2015-02-12

How to Cite

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Tozim BM, Furlanetto MG, França DM de L, Morcelli MH, Navega MT. Effect of the Pilates method in flexibility, quality of life and level of pain in the elderly. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2015 Feb. 12 [cited 2024 Jul. 2];13(4):563-70. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/4904

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