Researchers at the University of Tasmania, in Launceston, evaluated the effects of a Pilates on balance and function in community-dwelling elderly adults. Continue reading Does Pilates improved balance?
Category Archives: Pilates
Review: Pilates for chronic low back pain
Researchers at the Universidade Estadual de Londrina-UEM, in Brazil, evaluated the effectiveness of the Pilates method on the pain and function in adults with non-specific chronic low back pain. Continue reading Review: Pilates for chronic low back pain
Pilates: Lack of impact on body composition
Researchers at the University of Costa Rica, in San Jose, reviewed the evidence on the effects of Pilates exercises body composition. Continue reading Pilates: Lack of impact on body composition
Benefits of Pilates in ankylosing spondylitis
Researchers at the University of Uludag, in Bursa, Turkey, investigated the effects of Pilates on pain, functional status, and quality of life in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Continue reading Benefits of Pilates in ankylosing spondylitis
Benefits of Pilates in healthy people
Researchers at the University of Evora, in Portugal, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Benefits of Pilates in healthy people
Another review of Pilates for low back pain
Researchers at Peninsula Medical School, in Exeter, UK reviewed all studies of Pilates vs placebo to treat low back pain. Continue reading Another review of Pilates for low back pain
Body image and eating behavior disorders among yoga/Pilates students
Researchers at the University of Minnesota looked for an association. Continue reading Body image and eating behavior disorders among yoga/Pilates students
Benefits of Pilates in women
Researchers at the University of Evora, in Portugal, measured the effect of Pilates-based mat exercises on life satisfaction, and perception of health status in healthy women. Continue reading Benefits of Pilates in women
Effects of Pilates on endurance, flexibility, balance, and posture
Dr. June Kloubec at Gustavus Adolphus College, in St. Peter, Minnesota reports her findings. Continue reading Effects of Pilates on endurance, flexibility, balance, and posture
Yoga and Pilates: Is there an association with body image and eating disorders
Researchers at the University of Minnesota, reviewed data from Project EAT (Eating and Activity in Teens and Young Adults) — a study of factors that influence eating habits of adolescents. Continue reading Yoga and Pilates: Is there an association with body image and eating disorders
Another review of Pilates for low back pain
This time, researchers at the Peninsula Medical School, in Exeter, UK, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Another review of Pilates for low back pain
Pilates for low back pain?
In 2004, Prof. Chris Maher from The University of Sydney, in Australia concluded, “Physical treatments, such as… Pilates therapy… [is] either of unknown value or ineffective and so should not be considered.”
Now, researchers from Pilates Core Kinesis, in Madrid, Spain have published an updated review of the state of the art. Continue reading Pilates for low back pain?
Benefits of Pilates in breast cancer patients
Researchers at Ege University, in Izmir, Turkey studied the impact of Pilates exercises on physical performance, flexibility, fatigue, depression, and quality of life in women treated for breast cancer. Continue reading Benefits of Pilates in breast cancer patients
Pilates and gait analysis in patients with back pain
Researchers at Paraiba Valley University, in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil studied the effect of the Pilates method on the gait of patients with low back pain. Continue reading Pilates and gait analysis in patients with back pain
Pilates, and preventing neck and shoulder disorders
Shoulder biomechanics and spine alignment are related to neck-shoulder pain.
Researchers from McGill University, in Montreal, Quebec studied the effects of Pilates. Continue reading Pilates, and preventing neck and shoulder disorders
Benefits after 8 weeks of Pilates
Researchers from the University of Miami, in Florida report their experience. Continue reading Benefits after 8 weeks of Pilates
Who cleans the yoga mats?
During a cruise last spring I took some classes in Pilates. We used blue spongy yoga mats, and I remember thinking to myself each time I picked one from the pile in the corner, “Are these things ever cleaned?
School children are learning yoga for stress control
The Miami Herald reports that the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a pressure-packed time for kids.
To address this need, companies offering a yoga curriculum and teacher training have cropped up nationwide, according to the article, with some adding academics to the stretches.
Some examples in Florida.
Continue reading School children are learning yoga for stress control
Pilates for low back pain
Lynda Lippin (photo) is a Pilates teacher and personal trainer. “I started practicing the method because of chronic back pain. After trying physical therapy and yoga, it was doing Pilates regularly that got me out of pain.”
She also mentions a study that supports her view. Continue reading Pilates for low back pain