​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
 
The influence of Pilates participants' empirical values on their emotional responses and behavioral intentions.
Roh SY. J Exerc Rehabil 2019. PMID 31938700 Free PMC article.
 
Effect of a 12-Week Pilates Pelvic Floor-Strengthening Program on Short-Term Measures of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women: A Pilot Study.
Hein JT, et al. J Altern Complement Med 2020. PMID 31916840
 
Pilates and dance to patients with breast cancer undergoing treatment: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial - MoveMama study.
Boing L, et al. Trials 2020. PMID 31910872 Free PMC article.
 
Effects of a Pilates protocol in individuals with non-specific low back pain compared with healthy individuals: Clinical and electromyographic analysis.
Alves MC, et al. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2019. PMID 31895994
 
Electromyographic characteristics of pelvic floor muscles in women with stress urinary incontinence following sEMG-assisted biofeedback training and Pilates exercises.
Chmielewska D, et al. PLoS One 2019. PMID 31790463 Free PMC article.
 
Co-contraction of the core muscles during Pilates exercise on the Wunda Chair.
Panhan AC, et al. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2019. PMID 31771036
 
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.
 
Development of a Pilates Teaching Framework from an international survey of teacher practice.
Lewitt MS, et al. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2019. PMID 31733787
METHOD: Online international survey of Pilates Teachers through closed Facebook forums.
 
Electromyographic evaluation of trunk core muscles during Pilates exercise on different supporting bases.
Panhan AC, et al. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2019. PMID 31733772
 
Pilates Method Improves Cardiorespiratory Fitness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Fernández-Rodríguez R, et al. J Clin Med 2019 - Review. PMID 31652806 Free PMC article.
 
Load monitoring on Pilates training: a study protocol for a randomized clinical trial.
de Souza Cavina AP, et al. Trials 2019. PMID 31623638 Free PMC article.

Perceived benefits, rationale and preferences of exercises utilized within Pilates group exercise programmes for people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions: A questionnaire of Pilates-trained physiotherapists.
Gaskell L, Williams A, Preece S.
Musculoskeletal Care. 2019 Sep;17(3):206-214. doi: 10.1002/msc.1402. Epub 2019 May 24.
Pilates intervention: Questionnaire - not applicable
 
Effect of Pilates Mat Exercises on Neuromuscular Efficiency of the Multifidus and Internal Oblique Muscles in a Healthy Ballerina.
Panhan AC, Gonçalves M, Eltz GD, Villalba MM, Cardozo AC, Bérzin F.
J Dance Med Sci. 2019 Jun 15;23(2):80-83. doi: 10.12678/1089-313X.23.2.80.
Pilates intervention: 18 classical mat exercises of the original 34 in Joseph Pilates’ book “Return to Life”
 
Effectiveness of the Pilates method versus aerobic exercises in the treatment of older adults with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial protocol.
de Oliveira NTB, Ricci NA, Dos Santos Franco YR, Salvador EMES, Almeida ICB, Cabral CMN.
BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2019 May 24;20(1):250. doi: 10.1186/s12891-019-2642-9.
Pilates intervention: Clinical Pilates, mat and equipment
 
Pilates exercise focused on ankle movements for improving gait ability in older women.
Choi W, Joo Y, Lee S.
J Women Aging. 2019 May 23:1-11. doi: 10.1080/08952841.2019.1618129. [Epub ahead of print]
Pilates intervention: Not available
 
Influence of a Pilates exercise program on the quality of life of sedentary elderly people: A randomized clinical trial.
Liposcki DB, da Silva Nagata IF, Silvano GA, Zanella K, Schneider RH.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019 Apr;23(2):390-393. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.02.007. Epub 2018 Feb 11.
Pilates intervention: Physical Mind, mat and equipment
 
The pilates method in the function of pelvic floor muscles: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Lemos AQ, Brasil CA, Valverde D, Ferreira JDS, Lordêlo P, Sá KN.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019 Apr;23(2):270-277. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.07.002. Epub 2018 Jul 10.
Pilates intervention: Review - not available
 
Letter to the Editor, "Influence of a Pilates exercise program on the quality of life of sedentary elderly people: A randomized clinical trial".
Dasgupta A, Samuel AJ.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019 Apr;23(2):231. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.02.013. Epub 2019 Feb 19. No abstract available.
Pilates intervention: See study above
 
Effects of Pilates training on sleep quality, anxiety, depression and fatigue in postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial.
Aibar-Almazán A, Hita-Contreras F, Cruz-Díaz D, de la Torre-Cruz M, Jiménez-García JD, Martínez-Amat A.
Maturitas. 2019 Jun;124:62-67. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2019.03.019. Epub 2019 Mar 28.
Pilates intervention: Contemporary mat exercises with bands, balls and magic circles

The effects of Pilates and yoga participant's on engagement in functional movement and individual health level.
Lim EJ, Park JE.
J Exerc Rehabil. 2019 Aug 28;15(4):553-559. doi: 10.12965/jer.1938280.140. eCollection 2019 Aug.
Pilates intervention: Balanced Body mat exercises

The relationships among Pilates instructors' emotional labor, job burnout, and occupational identity.
Roh SY.
J Exerc Rehabil. 2019 Aug 28;15(4):546-552. doi: 10.12965/jer.1938366.183. eCollection 2019 Aug.
Pilates intervention: N/A 

The influence of the Pilates method on quality of life and bone remodelling in older women: a controlled study.
Gandolfi NRS, Corrente JE, De Vitta A, Gollino L, Mazeto GMFDS.
Qual Life Res. 2019 Sep 11. doi: 10.1007/s11136-019-02293-8. [Epub ahead of print]
Pilates intervention: Contemporary Pilates on mat, reformer, Cadillac, chairs, barrels. 1x/week only!

Do Health-Related Quality of Life and Pain-Coping Strategies Explain the Relationship between Older Women Participants in a Pilates-Aerobic Program and Bodily Pain? A Multiple Mediation Model.
Ruiz-Montero PJ, Ruiz-Rico Ruiz GJ, Martín-Moya R, González-Matarín PJ.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 Sep 4;16(18). pii: E3249. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16183249.
Pilates intervention: Pilates-Aerobic program to music. No further description provided.

Examination of a Subgroup of Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain Likely to Benefit More From Pilates-Based Exercises Compared to an Educational Booklet.
Amaral DDV, Miyamoto GC, Franco KFM, Franco YRDS, de Oliveira NTB, Hancock MJ, van Tulder MW, Cabral CMN.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2019 Aug 23:1-32. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8839. [Epub ahead of print]
Pilates intervention: Not available

Benefits of Pilates in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Suárez-Iglesias D, Miller KJ, Seijo-Martínez M, Ayán C.
Medicina (Kaunas). 2019 Aug 13;55(8). pii: E476. doi: 10.3390/medicina55080476. Review.
Pilates intervention: Meta-Analysis. Out of 8 studies 1 used equipment, the other 7 mat, bands and balls.

One Year of Pilates Training for Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Pilot Study.
Rodríguez-López ES, Garnacho-Garnacho VE, Guodemar-Pérez J, García-Fernández P, Ruiz-López M.
J Altern Complement Med. 2019 Aug 9. doi: 10.1089/acm.2018.0405. [Epub ahead of print]
Pilates intervention: Ahead of print; not available

The effects of Clinical Pilates training on walking, balance, fall risk, respiratory, and cognitive functions in persons with multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial.
Abasıyanık Z, Ertekin Ö, Kahraman T, Yigit P, Özakbaş S.
Explore (NY). 2019 Jul 17. pii: S1550-8307(19)30053-9. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2019.07.010. [Epub ahead of print]
Pilates intervention: Ahead of print; not available

Pilates method in the treatment of patients with Chikungunya fever: a randomized controlled trial.
de Oliveira BFA, Carvalho PRC, de Souza Holanda AS, Dos Santos RISB, da Silva FAX, Barros GWP, de Albuquerque EC, Dantas AT, Cavalcanti NG, Ranzolin A, Duarte ALBP, Marques CDL.
Clin Rehabil. 2019 Oct;33(10):1614-1624. doi: 10.1177/0269215519856675. Epub 2019 Jun 24.
Pilates intervention: Clinical mat Pilates with ball

Corrigendum to 'Pilates for people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis' Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders 28 (2019)199-212.
Sánchez-Lastra MA, Martínez-Aldao D, Molina AJ, Ayán C.
Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2019 Jul;32:139-140. doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2019.04.027. Epub 2019 May 6. No abstract available.
Pilates intervention: Not available

Different weekly frequencies of Pilates did not accelerate pain improvement in patients with chronic low back pain.
Silva MLD, Miyamoto GC, Franco KFM, Franco YRDS, Cabral CMN.
Braz J Phys Ther. 2019 May 16. pii: S1413-3555(18)30601-4. doi: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2019.05.001. [Epub ahead of print]
Pilates intervention: Not available

Effect of Pilates Intervention on Physical Function of Children and Youth: A Systematic Review.
Hornsby E, Johnston LM.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2019 May 30. pii: S0003-9993(19)30383-1. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2019.05.023. [Epub ahead of print] Review.
Pilates intervention: Not available

Functional improvements after a pilates program in adolescents with a history of back pain: A randomised controlled trial.
González-Gálvez N, Marcos-Pardo PJ, Carrasco-Poyatos M.
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2019 May;35:1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.01.006. Epub 2019 Jan 10.
PMID:31003644
Pilates intervention: Contemporary Pilates Mat exercises.​

Effects of Pilates on fall risk factors in community-dwelling elderly women: A randomized, controlled trial.
Aibar-Almazán A, Martínez-Amat A, Cruz-Díaz D, De la Torre-Cruz MJ, Jiménez-García JD, Zagalaz-Anula N, Pérez-Herrezuelo I, Hita-Contreras F.
Eur J Sport Sci. 2019 Apr 16:1-9. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2019.1595739. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:30990762
Pilates intervention: n/a

Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the modified Pilates method versus aerobic exercise in the treatment of patients with fibromyalgia: protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
Franco KFM, Franco YRDS, Salvador EMES, do Nascimento BCB, Miyamoto GC, Cabral CMN.
BMC Rheumatol. 2019 Jan 18;3:2. doi: 10.1186/s41927-018-0051-6. eCollection 2019.
PMID:30886990
Pilates intervention: Modified contemporary Pilates exercises on Mat, Cadillac, Reformer, Ladder Barrel and Step Chair, also isolated muscle contractions.

The effects of Pilates vs. aerobic training on cardiorespiratory fitness, isokinetic muscular strength, body composition, and functional tasks outcomes for individuals who are overweight/obese: a clinical trial.
Rayes ABR, de Lira CAB, Viana RB, Benedito-Silva AA, Vancini RL, Mascarin N, Andrade MS.
PeerJ. 2019 Feb 28;7:e6022. doi: 10.7717/peerj.6022. eCollection 2019.
PMID:30842893
Pilates intervention: Classical Pilates exercises on Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs, Ladder Barrel.

Mat Pilates and aquatic aerobic exercises for women with fibromyalgia: a protocol for a randomised controlled blind study.
Silva HJA, Lins CAA, Nobre TTX, de Sousa VPS, Caldas RTJ, de Souza MC.
BMJ Open. 2019 Feb 19;9(2):e022306. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022306.
PMID:30782866
Pilates intervention: Contemporary Pilates Mat exercises.

Pilates exercises and quality of life of patients with chronic kidney disease.
Rahimimoghadam Z, Rahemi Z, Sadat Z, Mirbagher Ajorpaz N.
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2019 Feb;34:35-40. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.10.017. Epub 2018 Nov 1.
PMID:30712743
Pilates intervention: Classical Pilates mat exercises with isolated muscle contractions and stretches. 

Acute Effect of a Single Session of Pilates on Blood Pressure and Cardiac Autonomic Control in Middle-Aged Adults With Hypertension.
Rocha J, Cunha FA, Cordeiro R, Monteiro W, Pescatello LS, Farinatti P.
J Strength Cond Res. 2019 Jan 30. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003060. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:30707138
Pilates intervention: Clinical Pilates -- the exercises are named according to joint actions, such as hip extension. The equipment is contemporary.
 
Predictors of functional improvement in people with chronic low back pain following a graded Pilates-based exercise programme.
Baillie L, Bacon CJ, Hewitt CM, Moran RW.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019 Jan;23(1):211-218. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.06.007. Epub 2018 Jun 30.
PMID:30691755
Pilates intervention: Clinical Pilates classes on mat and reformer. Equipment: Balanced Body
 
The effects of body image, commitment, and attitude on behavior after purchase of Pilates consumers.
Roh SY.
J Exerc Rehabil. 2018 Dec 27;14(6):944-953. doi: 10.12965/jer.1836436.218. eCollection 2018 Dec.
PMID:30656153
Pilates intervention: n/a. Study uses questionnaires on body image, commitment and behavior
 
Application of Pilates-based exercises in the treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain: state of the art.
Eliks M, Zgorzalewicz-Stachowiak M, Zeńczak-Praga K.
Postgrad Med J. 2019 Jan 12. pii: postgradmedj-2018-135920. doi: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2018-135920. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:30636192
Pilates intervention: None, this study is a review and does not investigate interventions
 
Pilates for people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Sánchez-Lastra MA, Martínez-Aldao D, Molina AJ, Ayán C.
Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2019 Jan 3;28:199-212. doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2019.01.006. [Epub ahead of print] Review.
PMID:30623859
Pilates intervention: None, this study is a review

Pilates vs. muscular training in older women: A randomized controlled trial.
Carrasco-Poyatos M, Rubio-Arias JA, Ballesta-García I, Ramos-Campo DJ.
Physiol Behav. 2018 Dec 7. pii: S0031-9384(18)31037-0. doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2018.12.008. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:30529737
Pilates intervention: No info about the Pilates and muscular training interventions, except that the trainer was a Pilates mat trainer as well as a personal trainer.
 
Pilates for women with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Pinto-Carral A, Molina AJ, de Pedro Á, Ayán C.
Complement Ther Med. 2018 Dec;41:130-140. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.09.011. Epub 2018 Sep 15. Review.
PMID:30477829
Pilates intervention: Varied, as this is a meta analysis that reviewed 7 studies. 2 studies used equipment based Pilates, the others mat exercises. There are no specific exercises listed.
 
Some Effects of Supplemental Pilates Training on the Posture, Strength, and Flexibility of Dancers 17 to 22 Years of Age.
Ahearn EL, Greene A, Lasner A.
J Dance Med Sci. 2018 Dec 1;22(4):192-202. doi: 10.12678/1089-313X.22.4.192.
PMID:30477608
Pilates intervention: Classical Pilates on the equipment taught by a Romana's Pilates certified teacher. 

​A qualitative study of the experiences and perceptions of adults with chronic musculoskeletal conditions following a 12-week Pilates exercise programme.
Gaskell L, Williams AE.
Musculoskeletal Care. 2018 Nov 6. doi: 10.1002/msc.1365. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 30402992
Pilates intervention: Modified Pilates by physiotherapists trained at the Australian Association of Pilates Institution Training (APPI)

Does the use of interferential current prior to pilates exercises accelerate improvement of chronic nonspecific low back pain?
Franco YR, Franco KF, Silva LA, Silva MO, Rodrigues MN, Liebano RE, Cabral CM.
Pain Manag. 2018 Nov 1;8(6):465-474. doi: 10.2217/pmt-2018-0034. Epub 2018 Nov 5.
PMID:30394194
Pilates intervention: n/a

The effects of selective Pilates versus extension-based exercises on rehabilitation of low back pain.
Mazloum V, Sahebozamani M, Barati A, Nakhaee N, Rabiei P.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Oct;22(4):999-1003. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.09.012. Epub 2017 Sep 20.
PMID: 30368347
Pilates intervention: Breathing exercises, passive extensions, modified Pilates

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

Effects of short-term Pilates exercise on selected blood parameters.
Gronesova P, Cholujova D, Kozic K, Korbuly M, Vlcek M, Penesova A, Imrich R, Sedlak J, Hunakova L.
Gen Physiol Biophys. 2018 Jul;37(4):443-451. doi: 10.4149/gpb_2018007.
PMID: 30220679
Pilates intervention: n/a

Neuromuscular efficiency of the multifidus muscle in pilates practitioners and non-practitioners.
Panhan AC, Gonçalves M, Eltz GD, Villalba MM, Cardozo AC, Bérzin F.
Complement Ther Med. 2018 Oct;40:61-63. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.07.014. Epub 2018 Jul 29.
PMID: 30219470
Pilates intervention: no Pilates was used; the test was maximal spinal extension

Pilates for low back pain.
Gaines C., Res Nurs Health. 2018 Sep 6. doi: 10.1002/nur.21905. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available.
PMID: 30187930
Pilates intervention: This article is a review of several studies

Effects of Mat Pilates on hip and knee isokinetic torque parameters in elderly women.
Bertoli J, Dal Pupo J, Vaz MA, Detanico D, Biduski GM, de la Rocha Freitas C.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Jul;22(3):798-804. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.08.006. Epub 2017 Aug 22.
PMID: 30100315
Pilates intervention: Contemporary mat exercises

Pilates in noncommunicable diseases: A systematic review of its effects.
Miranda S, Marques A., Complement Ther Med. 2018 Aug;39:114-130. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.05.018. Epub 2018 Jun 8. Review.
PMID: 30012382
Pilates intervention: This article is a systematic review of several studies

Pilates Method Training: Functional and Blood Glucose Responses of Older Women With Type 2 Diabetes.
Melo KCB, Araújo FS, Cordeiro Júnior CCM, de Andrade KTP, Moreira SR.
J Strength Cond Res. 2018 Jul 4. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002704. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 29985228
Pilates intervention: n/a

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Pilates-based exercise in the treatment of a patient with persistent low back pain following transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.
Peterson L, Haladay DE.
Physiother Theory Pract. 2018 Jun 26:1-8. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1488905. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 29944036
Pilates intervention: n/a

The influence of inspiratory muscle training combined with the Pilates method on lung function in elderly women: A randomized controlled trial.
Alvarenga GM, Charkovski SA, Santos LKD, Silva MABD, Tomaz GO, Gamba HR.
Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2018;73:e356. doi: 10.6061/clinics/2018/e356. Epub 2018 Jun 18.
PMID: 29924184
Free PMC Article
Pilates intervention: A total of 9 exercises were used per session on the Cadillac, Combo Chair and Reformer, with 1 to 3 sets of 12 repetitions of each exercise.
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Pilates instruction affects stability and muscle recruitment during the long stretch exercise.
Fayh A, Brodt GA, Souza C, Loss JF.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Apr;22(2):471-475. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.05.010. Epub 2017 May 18.
PMID: 29861252
Pilates intervention: Long Stretch exercise
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Pilates experience vs. muscle activation during abdominal drawing-in maneuver.
Barbosa AC, Vieira ER, Silva AF, Coelho AC, Martins FM, Fonseca DS, Barbosa MA, Bordachar D.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Apr;22(2):467-470. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.05.002. Epub 2017 May 3.
PMID: 29861251
​Pilates intervention: None, drawing-in maneuver
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Effects of 16-weeks of Pilates on functional autonomy and life satisfaction among elderly women.
Curi VS, Haas AN, Alves-Vilaça J, Fernandes HM.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Apr;22(2):424-429. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.06.014. Epub 2017 Jun 21.
PMID: 29861245
Pilates intervention: Classical beginner and intermediate mat exercises
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Pilates program design and health benefits for pregnant women: A practitioners' survey.
Mazzarino M, Kerr D, Morris ME.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Apr;22(2):411-417. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.05.015. Epub 2017 May 31.
PMID: 29861243
Pilates intervention: None, survey. Pilates exercise type not examined.

Functional Role of Internal and External Visual Imagery: Preliminary Evidences from Pilates.
Montuori S, Curcio G, Sorrentino P, Belloni L, Sorrentino G, Foti F, Mandolesi L.
Neural Plast. 2018 Apr 15;2018:7235872. doi: 10.1155/2018/7235872. eCollection 2018. PMID: 29849565
Pilates intervention: Shoulder Bridge and Standing Roll Down

Effectiveness of the Pilates Method in the Treatment of Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
de Araujo Cazotti L, Jones A, Roger-Silva D, Ribeiro LHC, Natour J.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2018 May 9. pii: S0003-9993(18)30291-0. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.04.018. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 29752907
Pilates intervention: Article not available
 
The influence of physical self-perception of female college students participating in Pilates classes on perceived health state and psychological wellbeing.
Roh SY.
J Exerc Rehabil. 2018 Apr 26;14(2):192-198. doi: 10.12965/jer.1836088.044. eCollection 2018 Apr. PMID:29740551
Pilates intervention: Only info available is "Pilates classes at universities"

Predictive factors for progression through the difficulty levels of Pilates exercises in patients with low back pain: a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial.
Franco KFM, Franco YRDS, Oliveira NTB, Padula RS, Cabral CMN.
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018 Apr 17. pii: S1413-3555(17)30668-8. doi: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2018.04.004. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 29703585
​Pilates intervention: No info available in article
 
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Wall and Lumbar Multifidus Muscles in Participants Who Practice Pilates: A 1-year Follow-up Case Series.
Gala-Alarcón P, Calvo-Lobo C, Serrano-Imedio A, Garrido-Marín A, Martín-Casas P, Plaza-Manzano G.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2018 Apr 18. pii: S0161-4754(17)30277-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2017.10.007. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 29680324
​Pilates intervention: ​No info available in article
 
PILATES (Physical Activity and Diet Survey): An Italian Self-Administered Questionnaire Evaluating Diet Habits of Gym-Goers. Validation Process.
Gianfredi V, Nucci D, Ceccarelli F, Villarini M, Moretti M.
J Diet Suppl. 2018 Apr 19:1-11. doi: 10.1080/19390211.2018.1456501. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 29672181
​Pilates intervention: n/a 
 
Impact of Pilates Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Duff WRD, Andrushko JW, Renshaw DW, Chilibeck PD, Farthing JP, Danielson J, Evans CD.
Int J MS Care. 2018 Mar-Apr;20(2):92-100. doi: 10.7224/1537-2073.2017-066.
PMID: 29670495 Free PMC Article
​Pilates intervention: Exercises in the standing position on the CoreAlign apparatus and floor mat work. A detailed curriculum of the Pilates program is available from the authors on request. 
 
The effectiveness of 12 weeks of Pilates intervention on disability, pain and kinesiophobia in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.
Cruz-Díaz D, Romeu M, Velasco-González C, Martínez-Amat A, Hita-Contreras F.
Clin Rehabil. 2018 Apr 1:269215518768393. doi: 10.1177/0269215518768393. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 29651872
​Pilates intervention: Pilates Mat:  1. Warm-ups 2. Single leg stretch 3. Double leg stretch 4. Criss-cross 5. Single straight leg 6. Roll up 7. Rolling 8. Side kick: front/back 9. Side kick: small circles 10. Spine twist 11. Rowing 3 12. Rowing 4 13. Pull straps 1 14. Pull straps 2 15. Swimming 16. Teaser 1 17. Leg pull back 18. Leg pull front 19. Mermaid 20. Rolling down 21. Cool down
 
The effects of pilates on mental health outcomes: A meta-analysis of controlled trials.
Fleming KM, Herring MP.
Complement Ther Med. 2018 Apr;37:80-95. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.02.003. Epub 2018 Feb 13.
PMID: 29609943
​Pilates intervention: n/a (meta analysis)

Pilates training improves 5-km run performance by changing metabolic cost and muscle activity in trained runners.
Finatto P, Silva ESD, Okamura AB, Almada BP, Oliveira HB, Peyré-Tartaruga LA.
PLoS One. 2018 Mar 21;13(3):e0194057. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0194057. eCollection 2018. PMID: 29561907 Free PMC Article
​Pilates intervention: Classical Pilates Mat names with contemporary elements, such as relaxation.
 
Different doses of Pilates-based exercise therapy for chronic low back pain: a randomised controlled trial with economic evaluation.
Miyamoto GC, Franco KFM, van Dongen JM, Franco YRDS, de Oliveira NTB, Amaral DDV, Branco ANC, da Silva ML, van Tulder MW, Cabral CMN.
Br J Sports Med. 2018 Mar 10. pii: bjsports-2017-098825. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-098825. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 29525763
Pilates intervention: Contemporary. Ball, magic circle and toning ball) and apparatus exercises (Barrel, Cadillac, Chair and Reformer).

Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Versus Pilates Exercise on Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized and Controlled Clinical Trial.
de Oliveira LC, de Oliveira RG, de Almeida Pires-Oliveira DA.
J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2018 Feb 12. doi: 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000184. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 29443867
Pilates intervention: Not available yet

The influence of surface angle on muscle activity during Pilates based exercises.
Yates AV, Donlin AA, Beneck GJ, Schick EE.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Jan;22(1):225-231. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.10.007. Epub 2017 Oct 23. No abstract available.
Pilates intervention: High plank and Teaser on an incline mat

The Pilates client on the hypermobility spectrum.
McNeill W Dip. Phyty. (NZ) MCSP, Jones S Pilates Teacher (Comprehensive), CYQ Level 3, PPG, IPTA, Barton S P.F. (Comprehensive), CYQ Level 3.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Jan;22(1):209-216. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.12.013. Epub 2017 Dec 15. No abstract available.
Pilates intervention: Not specified. Examples given are clinical Pilates.
 
Is Pilates an effective rehabilitation tool? A systematic review.
Byrnes K, Wu PJ, Whillier S.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Jan;22(1):192-202. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.04.008. Epub 2017 Apr 26. Review.
Pilates intervention: several types listed as this is a systematic review.
 
Modified Pilates as an adjunct to standard physiotherapy care for urinary incontinence: a mixed methods pilot for a randomised controlled trial.
Lausen A, Marsland L, Head S, Jackson J, Lausen B.
BMC Womens Health. 2018 Jan 12;18(1):16. doi: 10.1186/s12905-017-0503-y.
Pilates intervention: clinical Pilates, e.g. Heel slides, Clams, stretches.
 
Effect of a Mat Pilates Program with TheraBand on Dynamic Balance in Patients with Parkinson's Disease: Feasibility Study and Randomized Controlled Trial.
Mollinedo-Cardalda I, Cancela-Carral JM, Vila-Suárez MH.
Rejuvenation Res. 2018 Jan 24. doi: 10.1089/rej.2017.2007. [Epub ahead of print]
Pilates intervention: n/a
 
Effects of Pilates and yoga in patients with chronic neck pain: A sonographic study.
Uluğ N, Yılmaz ÖT, Kara M, Özçakar L.
J Rehabil Med. 2018 Jan 10;50(1):80-85. doi: 10.2340/16501977-2288.
Pilates intervention: Mat: Double Leg Stretch, Shoulder Bridge, Arm openings, Breaststroke
 
Effects of 16-weeks of Pilates on health perception and sleep quality among elderly women.
Curi VS, Vilaça J, Haas AN, Fernandes HM.
Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2018 Jan;74:118-122. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2017.10.012.
Pilates intervention: Progressions towards: Pre-Pilates, The Hundred, Roll Up, Rolling Like a Ball, Abdominal Series, Spine Stretch Forward, Open Leg Rocker, Corkscrew, Saw, Single Leg Kicks, Double Leg Kicks, Sidekicks, Teaser, Seal.
The Wall, Arm series with weights
 
A Pilates exercise program with pelvic floor muscle contraction: Is it effective for pregnant women? A randomized controlled trial.
Dias NT, Ferreira LR, Fernandes MG, Resende APM, Pereira-Baldon VS.
Neurourol Urodyn. 2018 Jan;37(1):379-384. doi: 10.1002/nau.23308. Epub 2017 May 23.
Pilates intervention: Not specified
 
The effects of Pilates method on pelvic floor muscle strength in patients with post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence: A randomized clinical trial.
Gomes CS, Pedriali FR, Urbano MR, Moreira EH, Averbeck MA, Almeida SHM.
Neurourol Urodyn. 2018 Jan;37(1):346-353. doi: 10.1002/nau.23300. Epub 2017 May 2.
Pilates intervention: Clinical Pilates, such as Bridging, Standing Leg Pump, Sidelying
 
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

"Effects of Mat Pilates on Physical Functional Performance of Older Adults: a Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials."
de Souza ROB, de Faria Marcon L, de Arruda ASF, Pontes Junior FL, de Melo RC.Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 Dec 27. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000883. [Epub ahead of print]

Comparison of low back mobility and stability exercises from Pilates in non-specific low back pain: A study protocol of a randomized controlled trial.
Miranda IF, Souza C, Schneider AT, Chagas LC, Loss JF.Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2017 Dec 8. pii: S1744-3881(17)30334-1. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.12.005. [Epub ahead of print]

Pilates and aerobic training improve levels of depression, anxiety and quality of life in overweight and obese individuals.
Vancini RL, Rayes ABR, Lira CAB, Sarro KJ, Andrade MS.Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2017 Dec;75(12):850-857. doi: 10.1590/0004-282X20170149.

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]

Effects of feedback-based balance and core resistance training vs. Pilates training on cognitive functions in older women with mild cognitive impairment: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
Greblo Jurakic Z, Krizanic V, Sarabon N, Markovic G.Aging Clin Exp Res. 2017 Dec;29(6):1295-1298. doi: 10.1007/s40520-017-0740-9. Epub 2017 Mar 1.