Pilates after bypass: a new way to beat fear and recover faster?

NCT ID NCT06426914

First seen Mar 10, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looked at whether clinical Pilates exercises can help people who had heart bypass surgery overcome a fear of movement (kinesiophobia) and improve their heart and lung recovery. 36 stable patients participated, doing Pilates alongside standard cardiac rehab for 4 weeks. The goal was to reduce fear, improve walking speed, and monitor heart rhythms.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lady Reading Hospital

    Peshawar, KPK, 25000, Pakistan

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