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Article type: Research Article
Authors: Bulguroglu, I.a | Guclu-Gunduz, A.a; * | Yazici, G.a | Ozkul, C.a | Irkec, C.b | Nazliel, B.b | Batur-Caglayan, H.Z.b
Affiliations: [a] Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey | [b] Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
Correspondence: [*] Address for correspondence: Arzu Guclu-Gunduz, PT, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Emniyet Mahallesi, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Muammer Yasar Bostanci Cad. No:16 Besevler/Ankara, 06500 Turkey. Tel.: +903122162629; Fax: +903122162636; E-mail: [email protected].
Abstract: BACKGROUND:Pilates is an exercise method which increases strength and endurance of core muscles and improves flexibility, dynamic postural control and balance. OBJECTIVE:To analyze and compare the effects of Mat and Reformer Pilates methods in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). METHODS:Thirty-eight patients with MS were included in the study. Participants were randomly divided into 3 groups as Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates and control groups. The subjects in the Pilates groups did Mat or Reformer Pilates for 8 weeks, 2 days a week. The control group did breathing and relaxation exercises at home. Balance, functional mobility, core stability, fatigue severity and quality of life were evaluated. RESULTS:Balance, functional mobility, core stability, fatigue severity and quality of life improved after Pilates in Mat and Reformer Pilates groups (p < 0.05). On the other hand, we could not find any changing in the control group (p > 0.05). When the gain obtained in the Pilates groups is compared, it has been observed that progress has been more in trunk flexor muscle strength in the Reformer Pilates group (p < 0.05) and that the gain has been similar in the other parameters (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS:As a result, patients with MS have seen similar benefits in Reformer Pilates and Mat Pilates methods.
Keywords: Pilates, Multiple Sclerosis, balance, fatigue, quality of life
DOI: 10.3233/NRE-162121
Journal: NeuroRehabilitation, vol. 41, no. 2, pp. 413-422, 2017
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