Can pilates help amputees walk better? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT05831748

Summary

This study tested whether a 12-week Clinical Pilates exercise program could improve walking, balance, and body awareness for people using a prosthetic leg. Thirty participants were randomly assigned to either the Pilates program or a standard physiotherapy program. Researchers measured changes in walking speed, balance, fall risk, and quality of life to see which approach was more helpful.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Medipol University

    Istanbul, 34810, Turkey (Türkiye)

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