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Do Pilates and yoga affect quality of life and physical performance of elderly living in a nursing home a preliminary study
Ozyemisci Taskiran O, Cicioglu I, Golmoghani-Zadeh N, Demir Atilgan A, Bagci E, Gunay M, Atalay F
Turk Geriatri Dergisi [Turkish Journal of Geriatrics] 2014;17(3):262-271
clinical trial
5/10 [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: Yes; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

INTRODUCTION: This study investigated whether Pilates and yoga affect quality of life and phys-ical performance of elderly living in a nursing home. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Out of 58 elderly living in a nursing home, 36 subjects were randomized to Pilates or yoga groups and 22 subjects served as a control group. Study subjects attended three classes per week for 8 weeks. Health-related quality of life and physical fitness were assessed before, immediately after and 6 months after training. RESULTS: Nottingham Health Profile total scores were significantly different among all groups (p = 0.007). Sleep (p = 0.026) and emotional reaction subscores (p = 0.037) decreased in both intervention groups. Hand grip strength (p = 0.017) and sit and reach test scores (p = 0.019) were improved immediately after yoga. However, none of these effects persisted after 6 months. CONCLUSION: Yoga improved sleep quality, strength and flexibility in seniors living in a nursing home only immediately after training, in this preliminary study with a small sample size. No improvements were observed in the investigated parameters 6 months later.

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