جستجوی مقالات مرتبط با کلیدواژه « pilates » در نشریات گروه « پزشکی »

An increase in appetite and lack of enough movement accelerates the process of contracting chronic diseases, including diabetes, so the present study was conducted with aim to investigate the effect of 12 weeks of Pilates exercises on ghrelin serum levels and appetite in women with type 2 diabetes.

This experimental study was conducted on women with type 2 diabetes (from the Najafabad Diabetes Association) with an age range of 35 to 55 years in Najafabad city. People were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The first group performed Pilates exercises for 12 weeks incrementally, 3 sessions a week and each session lasted 50 minutes, and for the control group who continued the routine life program, before and after the implementation of the exercise protocol, blood was taken and ghrelin was measured by Eliza method. Data was analyzed by SPSS software (version 22) and Mann-Whitney test. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.

The result showed that performing 12 weeks of Pilates exercises was significant on the serum level of ghrelin (P≤0.001), feelings of hunger (P≤0.001), feelings of fullness (P≤0.001), feelings of satiety (P≤0.001) and feeling of desire for food (P≤0.001) in women with type 2 diabetes.

Pilates exercises can improve the serum level of ghrelin and appetite, therefore Pilates exercises may be an effective treatment method for women with type 2 diabetes.

Non-specific chronic low back pain is the most common type of chronic low back pain and achieving a treatment and rehabilitation program for faster recovery of patients with chronic low back pain has always been a concern. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of 8 weeks of pomp and Pilates exercise on pain and functional disability of women with non-specific low back pain .

In this semi-experimental research, 36 women with non-specific chronic back pain with an age range of 20-45 years were selected in a purposeful way and randomly divided into three groups of 12 people (two experimental groups and one control group). Patients' pain data were collected through pain questionnaire (VAS) and functional disability questionnaire (OSWESTRY) in pre-test and post-test. For statistical analysis, independent and paired t-tests were used at the significant level (P≤0.05).

The findings showed that both the pain and the functional disability of the experimental groups decreased significantly after applying selected corrective programs (P≤0.05). However, these variables were not significantly different in the control group (P≥0.05) .

Based on the results, it can be concluded that the reduction of pain and functional disability of women with non-specific chronic low back pain is effective in body-pumping and Pilates exercises, so this low-cost and noninvasive method of rehabilitation can be effective. Benefited with chronic non-specific low back pain.

Paying attention to physical activity and regular exercise in the military forces can control physical and mental disorders and thus maintain the health of personnel and increase efficiency. The present study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of Pilates exercises on self-efficacy and psychological well-being of armed forces personnel suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

 The research was semi-experimental in a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. Based on the objective, 40 armed forces personnel suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder were selected purposefully and available in 2021 and were randomly divided into two groups of Pilates interventions and control (20 people in each group). The experimental group performed Pilates exercises for eight weeks (3 one-hour sessions per week), while the control group received no intervention. Sherer's (1982) standard self-efficacy and Ryff's (1989) psychological well-being questionnaires were used in both pre-and post-tests. The findings were analyzed through dependent and covariance t-tests. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 25 software, and a significance level 0.05 was considered.

In this research, 20 people in the experimental group with an average age of 45.11±5.37 and a history of suffering from 26.0±5.3 disorders, and 20 people in the control group with an average age of 43.32±5.09 and a history of suffering from disorder 23.0±9.2 were participated. The results of the research showed that eight weeks of Pilates exercises significantly improved the scores of both self-efficacy (p=0.02) and psychological well-being (p=0.01) in the experimental group of armed forces personnel suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

According to the results obtained regarding the effect of Pilates exercises on psychological well-being variables and self-efficacy, these exercises are suggested as a cost-effective, accessible, and practical program to improve the psychological factors of male personnel of the armed forces.

Diastasis recti and structural changes in the abdominal muscles are among the important consequences of C-section delivery. Exercises have been proposed as a safe and pain-free solution to improve these symptoms. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to compare the effects of pilates exercises and core stability on diastasis recti and the structural characteristics of the abdominal muscles in primiparous women.

The current research is semi-experimental. A total of 20 primiparous mothers between the ages of 20 and 30 were included in the research based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were randomly divided into two groups of core stability exercises and pilates exercises. In the pre-examination stage, diastasis recti and the thickness of the rectus abdominis and transvers abdominis muscles were evaluated by ultrasound. After that, the subjects of the training groups performed their respective exercises for 8 weeks. The exercises were 3 sessions a week and each session lasted 45 to 60 minutes. After the end of 8 weeks of exercises, all research variables were examined once again in the post-test phase. Two-way analysis of variance method was used to statistically analyze the research findings at a significance level of p≤0.05.

The results of the two-way analysis of variance test showed that after 8 weeks of exercises, diastasis recti (p=0.001) and the thickness of the rectus abdominis (p=0.001) and transvers abdominis (p=0.021) muscles improved significantly in both training groups. Also, the results showed that in the post-test, there is no significant difference between the average of the study variables in the two training groups (p≥0.05).

Because pilates and core stability exercises have a significant effect on the recruitment the motor units of the central muscles of the body, they can increase the strength and coordination of the rectus and transverse abdominal muscles and, as a result, create stability in this area. Therefore, they can be suggested as suitable options for improving diastasis recti and the thickness of the abdominal muscles of primiparous women.

Pregnancy, as one of the most important periods in a woman's life, has many effects on the physical, psychological and functional condition of women. These changes can affect the quality of life and sleep in pregnant women. Exercising during pregnancy can have positive effects on pregnant women. Therefore, the present study was performed with aim to examine the effect of Pilates exercise on the quality of life and sleep in pregnant women.

This double-blind randomized clinical trial study was performed in 2020 on 60 pregnant women who referred to health centers in Shahrekord. The participants were randomly divided into the intervention and control groups. The pregnant women in the intervention group were required to participate in two Pilates sessions per week for 12 weeks from 20th weeks of pregnancy. At the end of the study (week 38), pregnant women completed the SF-36 quality of life and Petersburg sleep quality questionnaires. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 23) and t-test and Mann-Whitney test. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.

In this study, Pilates had a positive effect on the quality of sleep (P<0.08) and life of pregnant women (P<001).

Considering the positive effects of Pilates exercises on the quality of life and sleep and the lack of negative effects reported in this study, Pilates during pregnancy can be suggested to pregnant women.

 Balance disorders and frequent falling are the important problems in the elderly, which is directly related to changes in their body structure and function. Many studies have been conducted to find new and safe ways to improve the balance of the elderly. This study aims to compare the effects of Pilates exercises on stable and unstable surfaces on the functional balance and core stability of older women.

Methods :

In this quasi-experimental study, the study population includes all older women living in private nursing homes, in Rasht, Iran. Of these, 36 women aged 60-75 years were selected by a convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to three groups of control, Pilates on stable surface, and Pilates on unstable surface. The variables were assessed using the Fullerton advanced balance test, timed up & go test, and the McGill core endurance test. Experimental groups performed Pilates exercises for 8 weeks, while the control group performed their routine daily activities. Data were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance, t-test and Bonferroni’s post hoc test. The significance level was set at 0.05.

Results:

 There was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups; however, there was no significant difference between the experimental groups performed exercises on stable and unstable levels (P>0.05) 

Conclusion:

 It is recommended to use Pilates exercises on stable or unstable surfaces for older women, especially residents of nursing homes with low mobility, to achieve their personal autonomy.

Purpose‌‌‌‌:

Low back pain is one of the most common, debilitating, and costly health problems. Repetitive movements, improper lifting of objects, obesity, severe trauma or aging can cause disc herniation. Disc herniation occurs when the disc comes out of place or protrudes and puts pressure on nearby nerves or nerve roots. The present study evaluated the effects of 6 weeks of Pilate’s rehabilitation exercises on disability, flexibility of the trunk, strength, and endurance of the core muscles in women with lumbar disc herniation.

Methods‌‌‌‌:

Thirty women with lumbar disc herniation were purposefully and randomly divided into two groups: experimental (n=15, age: 55.6 years; height: 1.61 meters; weight: 66.2 kg) and control (n=15, age: 56/4 years ; height: 1/7 meters ; weight: 67/4 kg). Disability, flexibility of the trunk, strength and endurance of the core muscles, were measured with the oswestery questionnaire, the Schubert test, the Hundred Pilates test, and the Planck McGill test, respectively. The experimental group performed Pilate’s rehabilitation exercises for 6 weeks, 3 sessions per week, and 60 minutes per session. Data were analysed using repeated measures analysis of variance and the Bonferroni post hoc test at a level of 5% error and using SPSS software version 22.

Results‌‌‌‌:

Pilates largely avoids high impact, high power output, and heavy muscular and skeletal loading. Pilates largely avoids high impact, high power output, and heavy muscular and skeletal loading.

Conclusion‌‌‌‌:

Due to the effective results of Pilates rehabilitation exercises, these exercises can probably be used to improve the symptoms of people with lumbar disc herniation. ‌‌‌‌‌

Maintaining balance and preventing falls are important concerns for the elderly. Therefore, the aim of the current research was to study the interventional effect of eight weeks of Pilates exercises and soya consumption on knee and ankle joint proprioception of elderly women.

This semi-experimental and field-based research was done in a pre-test and post-test design. The statistical population was 45 elderly people over 60 years old from Zanjan city, Iran. Simple random and convenient sampling method was used in this research. For this, after announcing the call among the target community, 40 elderly people were selected based on Cochran's formula and divided into four groups: Pilates (10 people), soya (10 people), Pilates + soya (10 people), and control groups (10 people). To compare research groups, one-way analysis of variance and dependent t-test were used at the significance level of P<0.05.

The Pilates group and the soya group were closer to the measuring criteria in knee flexion, dorsiflexion, and plantar flexion. Also, the Pilates + soya group showed significant improvement compared to all three groups (P<0.05).

Knee flexion, dorsiflexion, and ankle plantar flexion movements are among the movements that play central roles in maintaining body balance and preventing from falls and injuries. Therefore, performing pilates exercises with soybeans can improve physical fitness and maintain balance, and in general, ease daily activities.

Adipolin is one of the anti-inflammatory adipocytokines that is mainly synthesized and secreted in adipose tissue. This study aimed to compare the two types of Pilates and CX exercises on adipolin level and insulin resistance in overweight women.

In this semi-experimental research, 30 overweight female subjects (age range 20-40, BMI, 25-30 kg/m2) were divided into three groups of Pilates (10 people), CX (10 people) and control (10 people) .The Pilates group trained with an intensity of 50-80% of the maximum heart rate (8 weeks, three sessions per week, for 60 minutes) and the CX group with an intensity of 50-80% of 1RM (8 weeks, three sessions per week, for 30 minutes). The control group did not do any sports activities. Before and after the intervention, measurements of the subjects' height, weight and body mass index and heart rate were taken using a polar wristwatch, and blood samples were taken from the subjects to check the biochemical factors of adipolin, insulin and glucose. In order to determine the difference between the groups, a mixed statistical test was used. ANOVA and paired statistical tests were used to determine the simple effects of variables.

The results of the present study showed that the implementation of 8 weeks of Pilates and CX exercises increases plasma adipolin level, which was statistically significant (p<0.05). Also, there was a significant difference between the two sports activities of Pilates and CX with the control group (p<0.05); However, there was no significant difference in any of the factors between the Pilates and CX groups. Weight indices, fat percentage, BMI, glucose, insulin and insulin resistance of Pilates and CX groups have significantly decreased compared to the control group (p<0.05).

Based on the results of our study, it was shown that Pilates and CX exercises cause a significant increase in the serum level of adipolin and a significant decrease in body mass index, fat percentage, weight and insulin resistance compared to the control group (p<0.05), but there was no significant change in these factors between the two groups of Pilates and CX.

The present study aims to investigate the effect of yoga and Pilates exercises on the motor ability of female elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The research method was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design along with a control group. The statistical population was all the female elderly of Yazd city in elderly care and welfare centers. For statistical sampling, by referring to elderly care and welfare centers, a list of elderly (over 60 years old) of Yazd city was prepared and those who were willing to participate in the study were selected and randomly divided into 3 groups of 12 people, including yoga, Pilates, and control groups. Measurement tools included a motor ability test. The yoga and Pilates groups performed 6-week interventions, the control group did not perform any exercise interventions during the study, and only pre-test and post-test were taken from this group.

The results of the LSD test showed that the motor ability variable in the post-test had the best performance in the Pilates group. The results of the correlated t-test showed that the two Pilates and yoga groups in the post-test showed better motor ability compared to the pre-test. However, in the control group, there was no significant change from pre-test to post-test.

By examining these studies, it can be said that functional interventions will probably have a positive effect on the performance of fine movements of different groups, especially the elderly.

Patellofemoral pain occurs in the anterior part of the knee (around and behind the patella) and in activities such as sitting and long walks, going up and down stairs, and squatting. Exercise therapy is one of the basic strategies in the treatment of this syndrome, and Pilates is one of the training methods in which the central muscles of the trunk are called in all its movements and then the target muscles are challenged. Functional movement Screen (FMS) is a tool to identify the quality of movement patterns and this test can be effective in predicting and recognizing the defects of basic patterns. Additionally, improving this index can indicate the effectiveness of an exercise program. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of 8 weeks of Pilates training on the overall and individual scores of the FMS index in girls with Patellofemoral pain syndrome.

In the present quasi-experimental study, 30 female students with Patellofemoral pain syndrome (mean age of 25.4 ± 4.9 years, height 161.8 ± 4.9 cm, weight 61.3 ± 5.2 kg) were randomly divided into two groups of control and pilates training. Subjects with a history of 6 months of pain in the anterior part of the knee and diagnosis and approval of a physician were included in the present study. All subjects were evaluated in the pre-test and post-test using FMS tools. The exercise program consisted of 8 weeks, three sessions per week, and each session lasted 45-60 minutes of selected pilates exercises. Data were analysed by SPSS software using Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon statistical methods and interpreted at a significance level of 0.05.

The results of the present study showed that pilates training caused better performance with a significant difference in the overall FMS index (p=0.001) than the control group. Examination of the results of individual FMS tests showed that Pilates training compared to the control group improved the indicators of the pattern of Hurdle step (p=0.002), Straight-leg raise (p=0.015), Trunk stability push up (p=0.001) and Rotational stability (p=0.001). However, no significant differences were observed in Deep squat (p=0.249), In-line lunge (p=0.555) and Shoulder mobility (p=0.751) tests between the two groups.

Based on the results, pilates training has significantly improved the functional movement Screen (FMS) index and some of its subtests in girls with Patellofemoral pain syndrome. Therefore, it is recommended that trainers and people with this syndrome use pilates exercises to improve their motor function.

Scientific evidences indicated that occurance of the imbalance during walking and gait disfunction profile could be related to a multiple sclerosis conditions . Otherwise , exercise activities as a non- pharmacological agent could be effectiveness for MS persons . Aim of this study, is Pilates and TRX programs intermediate on the dynamic balance , functional capacities in females with a multiple sclerosis conditions

in this study 30 females with a MS conditions ( mean age : 57/7 ±41/37years ,disease history : 77/3 ± 31/11 ys and disability grade : EDSS 84/0± 81/1 ) were randomly divided into three groups of 10 people. control group, TRX and Pilates groups activated for a 8 weeks periods with a 3 days interval weekly . Dynamic balance, functional capacities variables were measured by a standard styles. Statistical analysis of data performed with a ANCOVA – ONE Way . A p value of 0.05 was set.

TRX and Pilates programs were induces a significantly differentces in Berg balance ,walking timing period ,TUG test , and 6 min speed walking (6MWDT ) in the two training groups and more prominently in the TRX group comparison with a control group ( p<0.05). But 2MWDT parameter in 3 groups weren,t outstanding statistically

Findindg indicated that TRX and Pilates programs intermediates were caused an improvement in functional capacities and balance indexes in females with a MS conditions. However, it seems that TRX pattern role on the selected independents variables was obviousely than a Pilates pattern