Pilates after bypass surgery: a new way to beat fear and recover faster?
NCT ID NCT06426914
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether Clinical Pilates exercises can help people who have had coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) overcome kinesiophobia — a fear of movement that can slow recovery. 36 patients who were stable after surgery and had kinesiophobia took part. They did 30-minute Pilates sessions alongside standard cardiac rehab. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce fear, improve heart and lung function, and boost mobility.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Clinical Pilates exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a gentle exercise option to help heart surgery patients overcome fear of movement and recover faster.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are not a replacement for standard cardiac rehab.
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Lady Reading Hospital
Peshawar, KPK, 25000, Pakistan