Journal article
The effects of a supervised Pilates training program on balance in Parkinson’s disease
Advances in Parkinson's Disease, Vol.02(02), pp.58-61
2013
Abstract
Pilates therapy improves core muscle function and axial stability but its effects on balance in idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (IPD) have not been evaluated. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of a Pilates exercise program on postural stability and balance confidence in people with IPD. Ten IPD patients (Hoehn & Yahr Stage 1-3) with a history of falls or nearfalls had the following assessments before and after completion of a 6-week supervised Pilates exercise program: Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC); Berg Balance Scale (BBS); Schwab and England Scale (SES); Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS); pull-test; timed-up-and-go (TUG); 5-metre walk; static and dynamic posturography. There were significant improvements in BBS score, 5-metre walk time and TUG after the training program, as well as improvement trends in some posturographic measures. Participants also reported improved balance confidence with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Our findings suggest that Pilates therapy can be beneficial in IPD and warrants further evaluation in a larger study.
Details
- Title
- The effects of a supervised Pilates training program on balance in Parkinson’s disease
- Authors/Creators
- L. Johnson (Author/Creator) - Centre for Neuromuscular and Neurological DisordersD. Putrino (Author/Creator) - School of Medicine and PharmacologyI. James (Author/Creator)J. Rodrigues (Author/Creator) - Centre for Neuromuscular and Neurological DisordersR. Stell (Author/Creator) - Centre for Neuromuscular and Neurological DisordersG. Thickbroom (Author/Creator) - Centre for Neuromuscular and Neurological DisordersF.L. Mastaglia (Author/Creator) - Centre for Neuromuscular and Neurological Disorders
- Publication Details
- Advances in Parkinson's Disease, Vol.02(02), pp.58-61
- Publisher
- Scientific Research
- Identifiers
- 991005540082907891
- Copyright
- © 2013 Liam Johnson et al.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Engineering and Energy
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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