PILATES EXERCISE

This study looked at two different therapies—Pilates exercises and mirror therapy—to help people with shoulder pain and stiffness after neck dissection surgery. 52 adults aged 35-55 took part. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pain and improves shoulder movement.…

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 qua…

This study looked at whether Pilates exercises can help people with Achilles tendinopathy, a painful tendon condition. 49 adults with the condition were randomly assigned to do either Pilates or standard eccentric exercises. The goal was to see if Pilates could reduce pain and im…

This study looked at whether doing clinical Pilates exercises for 6 weeks could help adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). 33 people took part in supervised sessions 3 times a week. The goal was to see if Pilates could reduce symptoms like heartburn, improve posture…

This study looked at whether Pilates exercises work better than standard treatment for shoulder pain caused by subacromial impingement syndrome. 34 adults with shoulder pain for at least 3 months took part. The researchers measured pain, function, and movement range to compare th…

This study looked at whether combining Pilates with spine and body manipulation helps people with non-specific back or neck pain more than Pilates alone. Forty adults were split into two groups: one did only Pilates, the other did Pilates plus manipulation, both for 8 sessions ov…

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, flexibility, strength, and daily function to see which approach worked b…

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…

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