Universidade Estadual Do Norte Do Parana

This study compares two exercise approaches—pelvic floor muscle training and Pilates—to see which better reduces urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women. Twenty-four women with stress incontinence will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups for three months. Researche…

This study will measure how much energy older adults use during mat and equipment-based Pilates sessions. Twenty men and women aged 60+ with Pilates experience will complete both types of Pilates and treadmill walking. Researchers will track calories burned, heart rate, and perce…