ARTICLES BY MONTH

January 2018, 10 studies:

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