PILATES EXERCISE

This study looked at whether adding Reformer Pilates to manual therapy helps women with long-term low back pain more than manual therapy alone. Forty women aged 25 to 55 took part. Researchers measured pain, movement, muscle strength, and quality of life to see which approach wor…

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 took part. The goal was to see if this combin…

This study looked at whether doing clinical Pilates exercises for six weeks could help adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). 33 people took part in supervised sessions three times a week. The goal was to see if Pilates could reduce symptoms like heartburn, improve p…

This study tested two different therapies—Pilates exercises and mirror therapy—to see which better helps shoulder pain and movement problems that can happen after neck dissection surgery. 52 adults aged 35-55 who had shoulder pain and limited motion after surgery took part. The g…

This study looked at whether adding spine and body manipulation to Pilates exercises helps people with non-specific back or neck pain. Forty participants were split into two groups: one did only Pilates, the other did Pilates plus manipulation. Both groups had 8 sessions over 4 w…

This study looked at whether Pilates exercises can reduce shoulder pain and improve movement 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 did either Pilates or standard phy…

This study tested how three types of Pilates equipment (reformer, cadillac, and chair) affect heart function and flexibility right after exercise in 15 sedentary women aged 40-60. Each woman tried all three machines on separate days, and researchers measured heart rate variabilit…

This study followed 42 women to see if doing Pilates throughout pregnancy helps ligaments recover faster after giving birth. Researchers measured knee looseness and joint flexibility at 6 weeks postpartum. The goal was to learn whether a simple exercise program can improve recove…