The influence of Pilates method in quality of life of practitioners

• Published in: Journal of bodywork and movement therapies Vol. 17; no. 4; pp. 483 - 487
• Main Authors: Vieira, Fernanda Teles Dias, PT, Faria, Lucila Martins, PT, Wittmann, João Irineu, PhD, Teixeira, Wagner, PhD, Nogueira, Leandro Alberto Calazans, PhD
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2013
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Exercise Movement Techniques - methods; Exercise Movement Techniques - psychology; Female; Health Status; Humans; Interpersonal Relations; Male; Mental Health; Middle Aged; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Physical therapy; Pilates; Quality of Life; Physical therapy; Pilates; Quality of life
• ISSN: 1360-8592; 1532-9283
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.03.006

Summary Introduction The priority of Pilates is to obtain physical and mental health, including flexibility, in a secure and balanced way. Aim To verify the change in the quality of life of practitioners of the Pilates method. Methodology Descriptive observational study of 74 Pilates practitioners divided into 3 groups: practitioner for up to three months; practitioner for more than 1 year; and ex-practitioners. The quality of life analysis was performed using the self-administered questionnaire, SF-36. The comparison between groups was made by ANOVA one-way, then an analysis by post-hoc Scheffé, with a significance level of p  < 0.05. Result The group of experienced practitioners showed better results in the dimensions of physical function (mean 86.37 points; p  < 0.01), general health (mean 29.48 points; p  < 0.001) and mental health (mean 43.59 points; p  < 0.02) of quality of life. Conclusion Pilates was associated with the improvement of quality of life.