Exciting new feature on the Pilates Science website

We are adding a new feature to our site called "summaries".

The first step will involve adding articles based on posing questions as to what the research is telling us about the effectiveness of Pilates.

Our first question was: Is Pilates beneficial and where is the greatest evidence? The link to this in the "Pose a Question" box.

​We will then be drilling down on individual conditions and showing the evidence for each.

We believe this will provide more useful information than a table showing all the research around a condition.

In the Pose a Question box, we have added a few question so far. Click on them to take you to the link.

If there is something you would like us to evaluate urgently, please feel free to make a request through our contact form.

Pose a Question

1. Is Pilates beneficial and where is the greatest evidence?

Is Pilates beneficial for?
2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
3. Fibromyalgia?
4. Parkinson's?
5. Pneumonia?

6. What does the research say about therapeutic exercise interventions for chronic low back pain?






The above articles include a summary of the results of the research, a list of the references used, and a short summary for each reference.

DID YOU KNOW THAT...

... over 600 studies with the title keyword "Pilates" have been published in MEDLINE, the main medical research database?

​The purpose of this website is to:

• collate a list of articles about Pilates research published in scientific journals
• update as new research is released
• provide commentary on the articles - in brief and in more depth for some articles 
• introduce spme of the peope behind the research (Meet the Scientists)
• Educate ​Pilates professionals about scientific research (Research 101).

This is a work-in-progress project. Please check back often, new content is constantly being added.

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Pilates for chronic conditions: a commentary on current research

Dr PJ Latey 2024

 
This commentary presents a summary of the most up to date evidence examining the effect on chronic conditions and problems, of Pilates provided by comprehensively trained independent Pilates teachers and registered allied health professionals. Current evidence shows that as a mind-body movement modality Pilates is a safe and effective intervention for managing the consequences of many chronic conditions.
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Read full article here

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​Why this site?

There has been a lack of consensus around the effectiveness of Pilates and this means that quality research is required to advance support for the Pilates Method in the medical community, the allied health arena and the general public. 

​We are seeing an ever increasing body of research into Pilates and this needs to be more visible.

Many health care professionals see Pilates as the ultimate rehabilitation modality for injury, post injury and injury prevention due to its ability to facilitate strength, flexibility and coordination through mindfulness. Plus, it is enjoyable so adherence is higher.

We need recognition in the medical community and we need the public to have confidence in their decision to trust Pilates as a rehabilitation tool.

​We also need understanding that Pilates is a system and requires thorough education and training to ensure the safe and effective delivery of the Pilates Method.

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History of this site

Enja Schenck put this site together, with published articles from 2017 to 2020.

In January 2023, the site was taken over by the Pilates Association Australia (PAA) with the goal of building on the excellent foundation of Enja's work.

We are in the process of adding:
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1) the list of research compiled by the PAA for the Australian Federal Government's review into the effectiveness of various "natural therapies". (At this time, the government has not released their report.)

2) subsequently published research