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  • STUDY: Improvements in cognition, QOL, physical performance with Pilates in MSers

    J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Mar; 28(3): 761–768.

    Published online 2016 Mar 31. doi: 10.1589/jpts.28.761

    PMCID: PMC4842436

    Improvements in cognition, quality of life, and physical performance with clinical Pilates in multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial


    Fadime Küçük, PT,1,* Bilge Kara, PT,2 Esra Çoşkuner Poyraz, MsC,3 and Egemen İdiman, MD4

    Abstract

    [Purpose] The aim of this study was to determine the effects of clinical Pilates in multiple sclerosis patients.

    [Subjects and Methods] Twenty multiple sclerosis patients were enrolled in this study. The participants were divided into two groups as the clinical Pilates and control groups. Cognition (Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite), balance (Berg Balance Scale), physical performance (timed performance tests, Timed up and go test), tiredness (Modified Fatigue Impact scale), depression (Beck Depression Inventory), and quality of life (Multiple Sclerosis International Quality of Life Questionnaire) were measured before and after treatment in all participants.

    [Results] There were statistically significant differences in balance, timed performance, tiredness and Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite tests between before and after treatment in the clinical Pilates group. We also found significant differences in timed performance tests, the Timed up and go test and the Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite between before and after treatment in the control group. According to the difference analyses, there were significant differences in Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite and Multiple Sclerosis International Quality of Life Questionnaire scores between the two groups in favor of the clinical Pilates group. There were statistically significant clinical differences in favor of the clinical Pilates group in comparison of measurements between the groups. Clinical Pilates improved cognitive functions and quality of life compared with traditional exercise.

    [Conclusion] In Multiple Sclerosis treatment, clinical Pilates should be used as a holistic approach by physical therapists.

    FULL STUDY:
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4842436/
    Dave Bexfield
    ActiveMSers
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