Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: July-September | Volume: 7 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 20-26
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20220705
Effects of Pilates Training Program on Functional Capacity in Post Menopausal Women
Ankita Gupta1, Dr. Mayuri Ghumatkar2, Dr. Ajay Kumar3
1Intern, DPO’s NETT College of Physiotherapy, Thane, Maharashtra, India.
2Associate Professor, DPO’s NETT College of Physiotherapy, Thane, Maharashtra, India
3Principal, DPO’s NETT College of Physiotherapy, Thane, Maharashtra, India
Corresponding Author: Dr. Mayuri Ghumatkar
ABSTRACT
Background: Loss of Functional Capacity post- menopause is a common feature of aging and is often associated with physical inactivity and the age-related loss of muscle mass, muscle strength and decrease in aerobic capacity. Functional capacity depends on lower limb muscle strength and abdominal obesity in active postmenopausal women. Pilates exercises are a combination of exercises which focuses on lumbopelvic stabilization and activation of the deep muscle of the trunk. They are isometric, low- impact exercises of the core muscles that generate force without motion and stabilize the spine.
Aim: To study the effects of 4- weeks of Pilates training program on functional capacity in postmenopausal women.
Methodology: 30 naturally post- menopausal participants were selected on the basis of selection criteria. Functional capacity was assessed by a 6 Minute Walk Test pre and post Pilates exercise program. Participants received 4 weeks of Pilates training program, including 12 sessions, 3 sessions per week.
Results: The results showed that there was significant improvement in the functional capacity after 4 weeks of Pilates training protocol.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the functional capacity was improved as the distance walked in 6MWT post- intervention was more than the distance walked in 6MWT pre- intervention, and the data was proven to have significant p- value.
Keywords: Functional Capacity, 6 Minute Walk Test, Pilates training program.