Pilates and Muscle Strength Respiratory

NCT02189044 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: UFTM2014
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 7
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Introduction: Among the systems of the organism, it is believed that the respiratory system is the one which gets older faster due to the greater exposure to environmental pollutants over the years.The Pilates method has emerged as a form of fitness particularly providing general welfare to the individual. Objective: To evaluate the effects of Pilates' exercises on respiratory muscle strength in elderly women. Methods: The investigators have studied 07 women aged 60 and over, with preserved autonomy and cognitive skills. The Pulmonary Function Test (Spirometry) was performed using the Vitalograph® spirometer, model 8600. Respiratory muscle strength was obtained by technical measurements of maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), through an analog Gerar manometer. The experiment lasted eleven (11) weeks. For comparative analysis of the data obtained in the evaluations, the investigators applied the paired t test and a significance level of 5%.

Conditions

Conditions

Keywords

aged;; breathing exercises;; muscle strength.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pulmonary function test (spirometry).

  The results were obtained at the end of the eleven weeks of intervention

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Respiratory muscle strength

  The results were obtained at the end of the eleven weeks of intervention

Study Arms (1)

exercises; muscle strength

OTHER

Evaluate the effects of Pilates exercises on respiratory muscle strength in elderly women before and after eleven weeks of training

Other: Pilates Exercise

Interventions

Pilates Exercise OTHER

The training through the Pilates exercises were performed in eleven weeks. Each class consisted of five exercises lasting 40 minutes each lesson. During the first four weeks exercises performed were: Cat, Coffee Table, Single legcircle, pelvic movements, contraction of the glutes and closure was performed with posterior chain elongation range. In the next four weeks began a new series of exercises, which are: Bridge, Side Table, Bridge hip roll with legextension, Abdominal - halfhollup, obliques, and ultimately Stretching - Series of William's. In the last four weeks of training proposed a new series of exercises involving: Beaststroke, Support heel Bridge - hip roll with leg extension, and Hundred Squats with bat on the wall.

exercises; muscle strength

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 60 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• age and above 60 years,
• non-practicing regular physical activity
• availability to attend Pilates classes twice a week (in addition to the time UATI)
• with preserved cognitive autonomy

You may not qualify if:

• history of diseases that directly affect the posture (disc herniation and angular deformities of the spine)
• cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological diseases that prevent attainment of Pilates exercises
• impaired cognitive autonomy or limited capacity for self-determination
• withdrawal of participation during the assessment process
• two consecutive absences or a total of three absences during the proposed training set for the time.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universidade Federal do Triangulo Mineiro: lead

Study Sites (1)

Lislei Jorge Patrizzi

Uberaba, Minas Gerais, 38022200, Brazil

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Disease

Interventions

Exercise Movement Techniques

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Physical Therapy Modalities; Therapeutics

Study Officials

• Lislei Patrizzi

  Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Phd

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 15, 2014
• First Posted: July 14, 2014
• Study Start: August 1, 2012
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2012
• Study Completion: December 1, 2012
• Last Updated: July 14, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-07

Locations

BR (1)