Pilates and PNF Methods Induces Similar Strength Gains

NCT02274909 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: UESPI-8
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

To compare the influence of a training program with Pilates and PNF methods to elderly women on the strength gains and motor control during voluntary contractions

Conditions

Sarcopenia

Keywords

electromyography; aged; muscle strength; wavelet analysis; pilates; proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• EMG measurement

  WERE MEASUREMENT BEFORE AND ONE MONTH, IN ALL PARTICPANTS

Study Arms (3)

control group

NO INTERVENTION

The subjects received no intervention and continued with their daily activities.

Pilates group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The exercise protocol of Pilates method consisted of muscle stretching of the upper limbs, trunk and lower limbs before the exercises. Then, exercises involving range of motion and strength of upper limbs, trunk and lower limbs were performed, always associated with breathing in different positions and with increasing repetitions and resistance along the weeks of training.

Other: TRAINING PROGRAM

PNF group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The exercises from the PNF method were performed with stretching, associated to hold-relax technique, for upper and lower limbs. Then, subjects carried out exercises with the upper limbs, in a bilaterally symmetrical pattern, and with the lower limbs, in the asymmetric bilateral pattern. Additionally, scapular and pelvic girdle exercises were done with symmetrical and reciprocal combination.

Other: TRAINING PROGRAM

Interventions

TRAINING PROGRAM OTHER

Sixty healthy elderly women were randomly divided into 3 groups: Pilates group (PG), PNF group (PNFG) and Control group (CG). Pilates and PNF groups underwent one-month training program with Pilates and PNF methods, respectively. CG received no intervention along the one month.

PNF group; Pilates group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• All the subjects were between 60 an 80 years old, sedentary and healthy

You may not qualify if:

• Subjects were excluded from the study if they presented any orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, vestibular, visual, or psychiatric impairment which would not allow them to perform all the tasks in the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universidade Estadual do PiauÍ: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sarcopenia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Muscular Atrophy; Neuromuscular Manifestations; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Atrophy; Pathological Conditions, Anatomical; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: UESPI

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 22, 2014
• First Posted: October 24, 2014
• Study Start: May 1, 2014
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2014
• Study Completion: July 1, 2014
• Last Updated: October 24, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-10