The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회지)

Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회)
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Comparison of effects of 12 weeks of Pilates with Mini Ball versus Mat Pilates on strength, endurance, flexibility, and dynamic equilibrium in older adults.

12주간의 미니볼(Mini Ball)을 이용한 필라테스와 매트 필라테스가 노인의 근력, 전신지구력, 유연성, 동적평형성에 미치는 영향을 비교

  • Myoung-Kwon Kim (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Daegu University) ;
  • Yong-Bum Jung (Department of Rehabiliation Sciences, Graduate School, Daegu University) ;
  • Eun-Hee Jeon (By J Pilates Athletic center)
  • 김명권 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과) ;
  • 정용범 (대구대학교 일반대학원 재활과학과) ;
  • 전은희 (바이제이 필라테스 애슬레틱 센터)
  • Received : 2023.02.14
  • Accepted : 2023.03.20
  • Published : 2023.04.28
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Abstract

Background: Most Pilates programs for older adults have been based on mat Pilates, and there has been limited research on Pilates with mini-balls. Therefore, this study aims to compare the effects of Pilates with mini-balls and mat Pilates interventions on strength, total body endurance, flexibility, and dynamic equilibrium to determine the differences. Methods: The elderly aged 65 or older living in Gyeongsan, Daegu, were divided into two groups, and the experimental group (n=10) conducted a Pilates exercise program using mini balls for 12 weeks, and the control group (n=10) conducted a mat Pilates exercise program for 12 weeks without mini balls. Strength, endurance, flexibility, and dynamic equlibrium were measured as a pre-test, and post-test was performed in the same way after 12 weeks of application. Results: Comparing the mini-ball Pilates group to the mat Pilates group, there was a significant difference (p<.05) in the 'chair sit and reach' after the intervention. In the within-group comparison, there was a significant increase (p<.05) in 'arm curl right', '30-second chair stand', '2-minute walk', 'back scratch', 'chair sit and reach', and '2.44m up and go' in the experimental group using the mini-ball Pilates program. Mat Pilates program significantly increased the within-group comparisons in '30-second chair stand' and 'chair sit and reach' (p<.05). Conclusion: It is suggested that mini-ball Pilates has a positive effect on the senior fitness and will be a good exercise method for using it as an exercise program for the elderly in the future.

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