Purpose: Pilates has become popular among patients as well as the general public as a way of strengthening the core. Core-strengthening exercises affect spinal stabilization, resulting in a change in body alignment, but there is limited research on this. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effects of a pilates core exercise program on the sagittal and forehead body alignment of 20 adult female participants with abnormal body alignment. Methods: participants completed a six-part pilates core exercise program for 60 minutes a day three times a week for a total of 16 weeks that included: 1) hundreds, 2) roll-up and -down, 3) leg circle, 4) breaststroke prep, 5) leg pull front with push-up plus position, and 6) half roll back. Results: When the body alignment was measured for the front, back, and side of the body using an exbody® analyzer to compare the results before versus after the intervention using the paired t-test, the measurements became closer to the ideal body alignment on the forehead and sagittal plane (p < 0.05), while the difference in left–right symmetry was also significantly reduced (p < 0.05). Conclusion: In conclusion, we confirmed here that the pilates core exercise has a positive effect on body alignment.
목차
Abstract Ⅰ. INTRODUCTION Ⅱ. Methods 1. Study participants 2. Study design 3. Exercise program 4. Measurement method 5. Analysis method Ⅲ. RESULTS 1. Participants’ General Characteristics 2. Before versus After Intervention in the Anterior Position 3. Before versus After Intervention in the Posterior Standing Position 4. Before versus After Intervention in the Lateral Standing Position Ⅳ. DISCUSSION Ⅴ. CONCLUSION REFERENCES
키워드
Body alignmentCore exercisePilates
저자
DongHoon Kim [ 김동훈 | Incheon Christian Hospital ]
JongMin Lim [ 임종민 | Department of Health & Rehabilitation, Yeoju Institute of Technology ]
교신저자
대한스포츠물리치료학회 [Korean Society of Sports Physical Therapy]
설립연도
1992
분야
의약학>물리치료학
소개
스포츠물리치료학의 발전향상과 회원 상호간의 유대강화 및 친목을 도모함을 목적으로 하며 다음 사업을 한다.
1.스포츠물리치료학의 연구발전에 관한 사항.
2.학술지 발간에 관한 사항.
3.스포츠물리치료 정보의 수집 및 교환에 관한 사항.
4.국제 스포츠물리치료 교류에 관한 사항.
5.스포츠물리료학 교육 및 지도에 관한 사항.
6.기타 본회 목적 달성에 관한 사항.
간행물
간행물명
정형스포츠물리치료학회지 [Archives of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy]