Physical exercise and prevention of falls. Effects of a Pilates training method compared with a general physical activity program A randomized controlled trial

Patti A., Zangla D., ŞAHİN F. N., Cataldi S., Lavanco G., Palma A., ...Daha Fazla

MEDICINE, cilt.100, sa.13, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 100 Sayı: 13
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/md.0000000000025289
  • Dergi Adı: MEDICINE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: pilates, exercise, falls, balance, posture, physical activity program, OLDER-ADULTS, DYNAMIC BALANCE, REDUCE FALLS, PERFORMANCE, STABILITY, RISK, PRESBYEQUILIBRIUM, MANAGEMENT, STRENGTH, FITNESS
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Introduction: Falls are the leading cause of injury-related mortality and morbidity in the elderly. Physical activity plays a key role in the prevention of falls and stimulates postural control. The aim of this study was to compare a general physical activity program for the elderly with a Pilates program to evaluate the effects on balance and on reducing the risk of falling. Materials and Methods: Forty-six subjects were enrolled in this study, but only 41 were included in the study. The subjects were divided into 2 groups: Pilates group (P-G) and a group following a nonspecific program of physical activity (Pa-G). Each subject underwent the hand grip test, Berg balance scale test, and posturographic analysis. Results: Spearman correlation coefficient showed correlations between the following parameters: BBS versus hand grip test (r = 0.68); BBS versus ellipse surface area (r = -0.75). There were significant differences between groups after the exercise program: both groups showed an improvement in performance but the P-G recorded significantly better results than the Pa-G. Discussion and conclusions: This study confirmed that physical activity improves both balance and strength. However, our data show that Pilates has a greater effect on these physical abilities than a general physical activity program.