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| Author/Association: | Donatoni da Silva L, Shiel A, McIntosh C |
| Title: | Effects of Pilates on the risk of falls, gait, balance and functional mobility in healthy older adults: a randomised controlled trial [with consumer summary] |
| Source: | Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 2022 Apr;30:30-41 |
| Method: | clinical trial |
| Method Score: | 4/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
| Consumer Summary: | HIGHLIGHTS: Falls are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults. Advancing age is associated with decreased balance control and deterioration of motor skills, which affects walking ability. A 12-week Pilates program, with supplementary home-based exercises may reduce the risk of falls in older adults. Positive effects on functional mobility, postural balance and spatiotemporal gait parameters were found after 12-week program. |
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