Balance, fall prevention and gait
Pilates versus resistance training on trunk strength and balance adaptations in older women: a randomized controlled trial.
Carrasco-Poyatos M, et al. PeerJ 2019. PMID 31741786 Free PMC article.
Pilates exercise and postural balance in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Casonatto J and Yamacita CM. Complement Ther Med 2020 - Review. PMID 31987246
Pilates Reformer exercises for fall risk reduction in older adults: A randomized controlled trial.
Roller M, Kachingwe A, Beling J, Ickes DM, Cabot A, Shrier G.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Oct;22(4):983-998. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.09.004. Epub 2017 Sep 9.
PMID:30368346
Pilates intervention: 10 Balanced Body reformer exercises in group class format
Effect of pilates exercise for improving balance in older adults (PEDro synthesis).
Franco MR, Grande GHD, Padulla SAT.
Br J Sports Med. 2018 Feb;52(3):199-200. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-097073. Epub 2016 Nov 4. No abstract available.
Pilates intervention: n/a
Effect of a Mat Pilates Program with TheraBand® on Dynamic Balance in Patients with Parkinson's Disease. Feasibility Study and Randomized Controlled Trial.
Mollinedo I, Cancela JM, Vila Suarez MH.
Rejuvenation Res. 2017 Dec 5. doi: 10.1089/rej.2017.2007. [Epub ahead of print]
The influence of Pilates exercises on body balance in the standing position of hearing impaired people.
Walowska J, Bolach B, Bolach E.
Disabil Rehabil. 2017 Nov 13:1-9. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1370731. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 29132250 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
The effects of the Pilates training method on balance and falls of older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Moreno-Segura N, Celedonia IC, Ballester-Gil Y, María Clara BI, Blasco JM.
J Aging Phys Act. 2017 Aug 3:1-21. doi: 10.1123/japa.2017-0078. [Epub ahead of print]
Effects of Pilates core stability exercises on the balance abilities of archers.
Park JM, Hyun GS, Jee YS.
J Exerc Rehabil. 2016 Dec 31;12(6):553-558. doi: 10.12965/jer.1632836.418. eCollection 2016 Dec.
PMID: 28119877 [PubMed] Free PMC Article
A Comparative Study of the Effects of Pilates and Latin Dance on Static and Dynamic Balance in Older Adults.
Sofianidis G, Dimitriou AM, Hatzitaki V.
J Aging Phys Act. 2017 Jul;25(3):412-419. doi: 10.1123/japa.2016-0164. Epub 2017 Jun 28.
PMID: 27992251 [PubMed - in process]
Effect of pilates exercise for improving balance in older adults (PEDro synthesis).
Grande GH, Padulla SA, Franco MR.
Br J Sports Med. 2016 Nov 4. pii: bjsports-2016-097073. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-097073. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available.
PMID: 27815239 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
The effectiveness of Pilates on balance and falls in community dwelling older adults.
Josephs S, Pratt ML, Calk Meadows E, Thurmond S, Wagner A.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2016 Oct;20(4):815-823. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.02.003. Epub 2016 Feb 10.
PMID: 27814862 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
The effects of Pilates exercise training on static and dynamic balance in chronic stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial.
Lim HS, Kim YL, Lee SM.
J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Jun;28(6):1819-24. doi: 10.1589/jpts.28.1819. Epub 2016 Jun 28.
PMID: 27390424 [PubMed] Free PMC Article
Fall prevention in postmenopausal women: the role of Pilates exercise training.
Hita-Contreras F, Martínez-Amat A, Cruz-Díaz D, Pérez-López FR.
Climacteric. 2016 Jun;19(3):229-33. doi: 10.3109/13697137.2016.1139564. Epub 2016 Feb 5. Review.
PMID: 26849849 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Pilates exercise training vs. physical therapy for improving walking and balance in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial.
Kalron A, Rosenblum U, Frid L, Achiron A.
Clin Rehabil. 2017 Mar;31(3):319-328. doi: 10.1177/0269215516637202. Epub 2016 Jul 10.
PMID: 26951348 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Pilates vs. Balance Training in Healthy Community-Dwelling Seniors: a 3-arm, Randomized Controlled Trial.
Donath L, Roth R, Hürlimann C, Zahner L, Faude O.
Int J Sports Med. 2016 Jan 19. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available.
PMID: 26783852 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Pilates vs. Balance Training in Health Community-Dwelling Seniors: a 3-arm, Randomized Controlled Trial.
Donath L, Roth R, Hürlimann C, Zahner L, Faude O.
Int J Sports Med. 2016 Mar;37(3):202-10. doi: 10.1055/s-0035-1559695. Epub 2015 Dec 2.
PMID: 26630547 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
The Effects of Pilates Training on Balance Control and Self-Reported Health Status in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Gabizon H, Press Y, Volkov I, Melzer I.
J Aging Phys Act. 2016 Jul;24(3):376-83. doi: 10.1123/japa.2014-0298. Epub 2015 Nov 4.
PMID: 26540737 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Feasibility of Pilates exercise to decrease falls risk: a pilot randomized controlled trial in community-dwelling older people.
Barker AL, Talevski J, Bohensky MA, Brand CA, Cameron PA, Morello RT.
Clin Rehabil. 2016 Oct;30(10):984-996. Epub 2015 Sep 18.
PMID: 26385357 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Effects of a six-week Pilates intervention on balance and fear of falling in women aged over 65 with chronic low-back pain: A randomized controlled trial.
Cruz-Díaz D, Martínez-Amat A, De la Torre-Cruz MJ, Casuso RA, de Guevara NM, Hita-Contreras F.
Maturitas. 2015 Dec;82(4):371-6. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.07.022. Epub 2015 Aug 3.
PMID: 26277254 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Effects of feedback-based balance and core resistance training vs. Pilates training on balance and muscle function in older women: a randomized-controlled trial.
Markovic G, Sarabon N, Greblo Z, Krizanic V.
Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2015 Sep-Oct;61(2):117-23. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2015.05.009. Epub 2015 May 27.
PMID: 26036209 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Effect of pilates exercise for improving balance in older adults: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
Barker AL, Bird ML, Talevski J.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Apr;96(4):715-23. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.11.021. Epub 2014 Dec 12. Review.
PMID: 25511371 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
The effect of Pilates based exercise on mobility, postural stability, and balance in order to decrease fall risk in older adults.
Pata RW, Lord K, Lamb J.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2014 Jul;18(3):361-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.11.002. Epub 2013 Nov 10.
PMID: 25042305 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
The effect of 12 weeks Prop Pilates Exercise Program (PPEP) on body stability and pain for fruit farmers with MSDs.
Kim HJ, Nam SN, Bae UR, Hwang R, Lee JB, Kim JH.
Technol Health Care. 2014;22(3):359-67. doi: 10.3233/THC-140792.
PMID: 24704650 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
The effects of pilates mat exercise on the balance ability of elderly females.
Hyun J, Hwangbo K, Lee CW.
J Phys Ther Sci. 2014 Feb;26(2):291-3. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.291. Epub 2014 Feb 28.
PMID: 24648651 [PubMed] Free PMC Article
The effects of a Pilates-based exercise rehabilitation program on functional outcome and fall risk reduction in an aging adult status-post traumatic hip fracture due to a fall.
Stivala A, Hartley G.
J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2014 Jul-Sep;37(3):136-45. doi: 10.1519/JPT.0b013e3182abe7a9.
PMID: 24406713 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
The effects of pilates on balance, mobility and strength in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Guclu-Gunduz A, Citaker S, Irkec C, Nazliel B, Batur-Caglayan HZ.
NeuroRehabilitation. 2014;34(2):337-42. doi: 10.3233/NRE-130957.
PMID: 23949064 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Positive long-term effects of Pilates exercise on the aged-related decline in balance and strength in older, community-dwelling men and women.
Bird ML, Fell J.
J Aging Phys Act. 2014 Jul;22(3):342-7. doi: 10.1123/japa.2013-0006. Epub 2013 Aug 6.
PMID: 23921206 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Changes in gait and balance parameters in elderly subjects attending an 8-week supervised Pilates programme.
Newell D, Shead V, Sloane L.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2012 Oct;16(4):549-54. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2012.02.002. Epub 2012 Feb 28.
PMID: 23036886 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
A randomized controlled study investigating static and dynamic balance in older adults after training with Pilates.
Bird ML, Hill KD, Fell JW.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2012 Jan;93(1):43-9. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2011.08.005. Epub 2011 Oct 5.
PMID: 21975148 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Integrating pilates exercise into an exercise program for 65+ year-old women to reduce falls.
Irez GB, Ozdemir RA, Evin R, Irez SG, Korkusuz F.
J Sports Sci Med. 2011 Mar 1;10(1):105-11. eCollection 2011.
PMID: 24149302 [PubMed] Free PMC Article
Laboratory gait analysis in patients with low back pain before and after a pilates intervention.
da Fonseca JL, Magini M, de Freitas TH.
J Sport Rehabil. 2009 May;18(2):269-82.
PMID: 19561369 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Carrasco-Poyatos M, et al. PeerJ 2019. PMID 31741786 Free PMC article.
Pilates exercise and postural balance in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Casonatto J and Yamacita CM. Complement Ther Med 2020 - Review. PMID 31987246
Pilates Reformer exercises for fall risk reduction in older adults: A randomized controlled trial.
Roller M, Kachingwe A, Beling J, Ickes DM, Cabot A, Shrier G.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Oct;22(4):983-998. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.09.004. Epub 2017 Sep 9.
PMID:30368346
Pilates intervention: 10 Balanced Body reformer exercises in group class format
Effect of pilates exercise for improving balance in older adults (PEDro synthesis).
Franco MR, Grande GHD, Padulla SAT.
Br J Sports Med. 2018 Feb;52(3):199-200. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-097073. Epub 2016 Nov 4. No abstract available.
Pilates intervention: n/a
Effect of a Mat Pilates Program with TheraBand® on Dynamic Balance in Patients with Parkinson's Disease. Feasibility Study and Randomized Controlled Trial.
Mollinedo I, Cancela JM, Vila Suarez MH.
Rejuvenation Res. 2017 Dec 5. doi: 10.1089/rej.2017.2007. [Epub ahead of print]
The influence of Pilates exercises on body balance in the standing position of hearing impaired people.
Walowska J, Bolach B, Bolach E.
Disabil Rehabil. 2017 Nov 13:1-9. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1370731. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 29132250 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
The effects of the Pilates training method on balance and falls of older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Moreno-Segura N, Celedonia IC, Ballester-Gil Y, María Clara BI, Blasco JM.
J Aging Phys Act. 2017 Aug 3:1-21. doi: 10.1123/japa.2017-0078. [Epub ahead of print]
Effects of Pilates core stability exercises on the balance abilities of archers.
Park JM, Hyun GS, Jee YS.
J Exerc Rehabil. 2016 Dec 31;12(6):553-558. doi: 10.12965/jer.1632836.418. eCollection 2016 Dec.
PMID: 28119877 [PubMed] Free PMC Article
A Comparative Study of the Effects of Pilates and Latin Dance on Static and Dynamic Balance in Older Adults.
Sofianidis G, Dimitriou AM, Hatzitaki V.
J Aging Phys Act. 2017 Jul;25(3):412-419. doi: 10.1123/japa.2016-0164. Epub 2017 Jun 28.
PMID: 27992251 [PubMed - in process]
Effect of pilates exercise for improving balance in older adults (PEDro synthesis).
Grande GH, Padulla SA, Franco MR.
Br J Sports Med. 2016 Nov 4. pii: bjsports-2016-097073. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-097073. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available.
PMID: 27815239 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
The effectiveness of Pilates on balance and falls in community dwelling older adults.
Josephs S, Pratt ML, Calk Meadows E, Thurmond S, Wagner A.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2016 Oct;20(4):815-823. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.02.003. Epub 2016 Feb 10.
PMID: 27814862 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
The effects of Pilates exercise training on static and dynamic balance in chronic stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial.
Lim HS, Kim YL, Lee SM.
J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Jun;28(6):1819-24. doi: 10.1589/jpts.28.1819. Epub 2016 Jun 28.
PMID: 27390424 [PubMed] Free PMC Article
Fall prevention in postmenopausal women: the role of Pilates exercise training.
Hita-Contreras F, Martínez-Amat A, Cruz-Díaz D, Pérez-López FR.
Climacteric. 2016 Jun;19(3):229-33. doi: 10.3109/13697137.2016.1139564. Epub 2016 Feb 5. Review.
PMID: 26849849 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Pilates exercise training vs. physical therapy for improving walking and balance in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial.
Kalron A, Rosenblum U, Frid L, Achiron A.
Clin Rehabil. 2017 Mar;31(3):319-328. doi: 10.1177/0269215516637202. Epub 2016 Jul 10.
PMID: 26951348 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Pilates vs. Balance Training in Healthy Community-Dwelling Seniors: a 3-arm, Randomized Controlled Trial.
Donath L, Roth R, Hürlimann C, Zahner L, Faude O.
Int J Sports Med. 2016 Jan 19. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available.
PMID: 26783852 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Pilates vs. Balance Training in Health Community-Dwelling Seniors: a 3-arm, Randomized Controlled Trial.
Donath L, Roth R, Hürlimann C, Zahner L, Faude O.
Int J Sports Med. 2016 Mar;37(3):202-10. doi: 10.1055/s-0035-1559695. Epub 2015 Dec 2.
PMID: 26630547 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
The Effects of Pilates Training on Balance Control and Self-Reported Health Status in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Gabizon H, Press Y, Volkov I, Melzer I.
J Aging Phys Act. 2016 Jul;24(3):376-83. doi: 10.1123/japa.2014-0298. Epub 2015 Nov 4.
PMID: 26540737 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Feasibility of Pilates exercise to decrease falls risk: a pilot randomized controlled trial in community-dwelling older people.
Barker AL, Talevski J, Bohensky MA, Brand CA, Cameron PA, Morello RT.
Clin Rehabil. 2016 Oct;30(10):984-996. Epub 2015 Sep 18.
PMID: 26385357 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Effects of a six-week Pilates intervention on balance and fear of falling in women aged over 65 with chronic low-back pain: A randomized controlled trial.
Cruz-Díaz D, Martínez-Amat A, De la Torre-Cruz MJ, Casuso RA, de Guevara NM, Hita-Contreras F.
Maturitas. 2015 Dec;82(4):371-6. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.07.022. Epub 2015 Aug 3.
PMID: 26277254 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Effects of feedback-based balance and core resistance training vs. Pilates training on balance and muscle function in older women: a randomized-controlled trial.
Markovic G, Sarabon N, Greblo Z, Krizanic V.
Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2015 Sep-Oct;61(2):117-23. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2015.05.009. Epub 2015 May 27.
PMID: 26036209 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Effect of pilates exercise for improving balance in older adults: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
Barker AL, Bird ML, Talevski J.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Apr;96(4):715-23. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.11.021. Epub 2014 Dec 12. Review.
PMID: 25511371 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
The effect of Pilates based exercise on mobility, postural stability, and balance in order to decrease fall risk in older adults.
Pata RW, Lord K, Lamb J.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2014 Jul;18(3):361-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.11.002. Epub 2013 Nov 10.
PMID: 25042305 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
The effect of 12 weeks Prop Pilates Exercise Program (PPEP) on body stability and pain for fruit farmers with MSDs.
Kim HJ, Nam SN, Bae UR, Hwang R, Lee JB, Kim JH.
Technol Health Care. 2014;22(3):359-67. doi: 10.3233/THC-140792.
PMID: 24704650 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
The effects of pilates mat exercise on the balance ability of elderly females.
Hyun J, Hwangbo K, Lee CW.
J Phys Ther Sci. 2014 Feb;26(2):291-3. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.291. Epub 2014 Feb 28.
PMID: 24648651 [PubMed] Free PMC Article
The effects of a Pilates-based exercise rehabilitation program on functional outcome and fall risk reduction in an aging adult status-post traumatic hip fracture due to a fall.
Stivala A, Hartley G.
J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2014 Jul-Sep;37(3):136-45. doi: 10.1519/JPT.0b013e3182abe7a9.
PMID: 24406713 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
The effects of pilates on balance, mobility and strength in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Guclu-Gunduz A, Citaker S, Irkec C, Nazliel B, Batur-Caglayan HZ.
NeuroRehabilitation. 2014;34(2):337-42. doi: 10.3233/NRE-130957.
PMID: 23949064 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Positive long-term effects of Pilates exercise on the aged-related decline in balance and strength in older, community-dwelling men and women.
Bird ML, Fell J.
J Aging Phys Act. 2014 Jul;22(3):342-7. doi: 10.1123/japa.2013-0006. Epub 2013 Aug 6.
PMID: 23921206 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Changes in gait and balance parameters in elderly subjects attending an 8-week supervised Pilates programme.
Newell D, Shead V, Sloane L.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2012 Oct;16(4):549-54. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2012.02.002. Epub 2012 Feb 28.
PMID: 23036886 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
A randomized controlled study investigating static and dynamic balance in older adults after training with Pilates.
Bird ML, Hill KD, Fell JW.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2012 Jan;93(1):43-9. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2011.08.005. Epub 2011 Oct 5.
PMID: 21975148 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Integrating pilates exercise into an exercise program for 65+ year-old women to reduce falls.
Irez GB, Ozdemir RA, Evin R, Irez SG, Korkusuz F.
J Sports Sci Med. 2011 Mar 1;10(1):105-11. eCollection 2011.
PMID: 24149302 [PubMed] Free PMC Article
Laboratory gait analysis in patients with low back pain before and after a pilates intervention.
da Fonseca JL, Magini M, de Freitas TH.
J Sport Rehabil. 2009 May;18(2):269-82.
PMID: 19561369 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]