PILATES EXERCISE

This study tested whether a structured Pilates program during pregnancy, continued until childbirth, helps women recover ligament strength and reduce pain after giving birth. Researchers followed 42 women at 6 weeks postpartum, measuring joint looseness and activity limitations. …

This study tested whether a 12-week Pilates program could improve erectile function in 60 men aged 40-60 with type 2 diabetes and erectile dysfunction. Participants did Pilates three times a week for 60 minutes each session. The study measured blood flow in the penis and used a q…

This study looked at whether Pilates exercises can help people with Achilles tendinopathy, a condition causing pain and swelling in the back of the ankle. Researchers compared Pilates to standard eccentric exercises in 49 adults. The goal was to see if Pilates could reduce pain a…

This study tested whether six weeks of supervised Pilates exercises could reduce symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in 33 adults. Participants did 18 sessions of posture-focused Pilates or continued their usual daily activities. Researchers measured changes in ref…

This study looked at whether adding manual therapy (spinal manipulation) to Pilates helps people with non-specific spinal problems feel better and move more easily. 43 adults were split into two groups: one did only Pilates, the other did Pilates plus manual therapy for 8 session…

This study tested whether Pilates exercises or mirror therapy works better for shoulder pain and stiffness after neck dissection surgery. Fifty-two adults aged 35 to 55 took part. Both treatments aim to improve movement and reduce pain without medication.

This study looked at whether adding Reformer Pilates exercises to manual therapy (like massage, cupping, and heat) helps women with chronic low back pain more than manual therapy alone. Forty women aged 25 to 55 with pain lasting over 12 weeks took part. Researchers measured pain…

This study looked at whether Pilates exercises can reduce shoulder pain and improve function in people with subacromial impingement syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain. 34 adults with shoulder pain for at least three months took part. They were split into two groups: one di…

This study looked at whether adding occupational therapy (like ergonomic training and personalized activity planning) to reformer Pilates exercises can reduce pain, fatigue, and burnout in office workers. Twenty sedentary desk workers participated. The goal was to improve their q…

This study compares how well Wunda Chair Pilates and mat-based Pilates improve balance in healthy women after a single session. Forty women aged 18-45 who regularly do Pilates will be randomly assigned to one type. Balance is tested before and right after the 45-minute workout us…

This study tested how three types of Pilates equipment—reformer, cadillac, and chair—affect heart function and flexibility right after exercise. Fifteen sedentary women aged 40-60 completed a session on each machine. Researchers measured heart rate variability and flexibility bef…