Muscle activation (EMG) and strength
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.
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)
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 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
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
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
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
Pilates increases the isokinetic muscular strength of the knee extensors and flexors in elderly women.
Oliveira LC, Oliveira RG, Pires-Oliveira DAA.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Oct;21(4):815-822. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.01.006. Epub 2017 Jan 8.
PMID: 29037633 [PubMed - in process]
Pilates and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Methods Induce Similar Strength Gains but Different Neuromuscular Adaptations in Elderly Women.
Teixeira de Carvalho F, de Andrade Mesquita LS, Pereira R, Neto OP, Amaro Zangaro R.
Exp Aging Res. 2017 Oct-Dec;43(5):440-452. doi: 10.1080/0361073X.2017.1369624. Epub 2017 Sep 26.
PMID: 28949820 [PubMed - in process]
Electrical Activity of Powerhouse Muscles During the Teaser Exercise of Pilates Using Different Types of Apparatus.
Werba DD, Cantergi D, Tolfo Franzoni L, Fagundes AO, Fagundes Loss J, Nogueira Haas A.
Percept Mot Skills. 2017 Apr;124(2):452-461. doi: 10.1177/0031512516684079. Epub 2016 Dec 22.
Increased strength of the scapular stabilizer and lumbar muscles after twelve weeks of Pilates training using the Reformer machine: A pilot study.
Dos Santos NT, Raimundo KC, da Silva SA, Souza LA, Ferreira KC, Borges Santo Urbano ZF, Gasparini AL, Bertoncello D.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Jan;21(1):74-80. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.05.005. Epub 2016 Jun 1.
PMID: 28167194 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Pilates increases isokinetic muscular strength of the elbow flexor and extensor muscles of older women: A randomized controlled clinical trial.
Oliveira LC, Pires-Oliveira DA, Abucarub AC, Oliveira LS, Oliveira RG.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Jan;21(1):2-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.03.002. Epub 2016 Mar 10.
PMID: 28167180 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Effects of a 16-week Pilates exercises training program for isometric trunk extension and flexion strength.
Kliziene I, Sipaviciene S, Vilkiene J, Astrauskiene A, Cibulskas G, Klizas S, Cizauskas G.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Jan;21(1):124-132. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.06.005. Epub 2016 Jun 16.
PMID: 28167168 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Effects of a Pilates exercise program on muscle strength, postural control and body composition: results from a pilot study in a group of post-menopausal women.
Bergamin M, Gobbo S, Bullo V, Zanotto T, Vendramin B, Duregon F, Cugusi L, Camozzi V, Zaccaria M, Neunhaeuserer D, Ermolao A.
Age (Dordr). 2015 Dec;37(6):118. doi: 10.1007/s11357-015-9852-3. Epub 2015 Nov 15.
PMID: 26578458 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Free PMC Article
Comparison of deep and superficial abdominal muscle activity between experienced Pilates and resistance exercise instructors and controls during stabilization exercise.
Moon JH, Hong SM, Kim CW, Shin YA.
J Exerc Rehabil. 2015 Jun 30;11(3):161-8. doi: 10.12965/jer.150203. eCollection 2015 Jun.
PMID: 26171383 [PubMed] Free PMC Article
Effects of Pilates on muscle strength, postural balance and quality of life of older adults: a randomized, controlled, clinical trial.
Campos de Oliveira L, Gonçalves de Oliveira R, Pires-Oliveira DA.
J Phys Ther Sci. 2015 Mar;27(3):871-6. doi: 10.1589/jpts.27.871. Epub 2015 Mar 31.
PMID: 25931749 [PubMed] Free PMC Article
Application of Pilates principles increases paraspinal muscle activation.
Andrade LS, Mochizuki L, Pires FO, da Silva RA, Mota YL.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Jan;19(1):62-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2014.11.011. Epub 2014 Nov 18.
PMID: 25603744 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
The Pilates breathing technique increases the electromyographic amplitude level of the deep abdominal muscles in untrained people.
Barbosa AW, Guedes CA, Bonifácio DN, de Fátima Silva A, Martins FL, Almeida Barbosa MC.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Jan;19(1):57-61. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2014.05.011. Epub 2014 Jun 5.
PMID: 25603743 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Air stacking: effects of Pilates mat exercises on muscle strength and on pulmonary function in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Franco CB, Ribeiro AF, Morcillo AM, Zambon MP, Almeida MB, Rozov T.
J Bras Pneumol. 2014 Oct;40(5):521-7. English, Portuguese.
PMID: 25410840 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Free PMC Article
Muscle activity of the erector spinae during Pilates isometric exercises on and off Swiss Ball.
Paz G, Maia M, Santiago F, Lima V, Miranda H.
J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2014 Oct;54(5):575-80.
PMID: 25270777 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Comparison of the electromyographic activity of the anterior trunk during the execution of two Pilates exercises - teaser and longspine - for healthy people.
Dias JM, Menacho Mde O, Mazuquin BF, Obara K, Mostagi FQ, Lima TB, Moura FA, Abrão T, Iversen MD, Cardoso JR.
J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2014 Oct;24(5):689-97. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2014.06.005. Epub 2014 Jun 30.
PMID: 25048643 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Effects of a 12-week Pilates course on lower limb muscle strength and trunk flexibility in women living in the community.
Kao YH, Liou TH, Huang YC, Tsai YW, Wang KM.
Health Care Women Int. 2015;36(3):303-19. doi: 10.1080/07399332.2014.900062. Epub 2014 Apr 22.
PMID: 24611630 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
An Analysis of Muscle Activities of Healthy Women during Pilates Exercises in a Prone Position.
Kim BI, Jung JH, Shim J, Kwon HY, Kim H.
J Phys Ther Sci. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-9. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.77. Epub 2014 Feb 6.
PMID: 24567680 [PubMed] Free PMC Article
Antagonist coactivation of trunk stabilizer muscles during Pilates exercises.
Rossi DM, Morcelli MH, Marques NR, Hallal CZ, Gonçalves M, Laroche DP, Navega MT.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2014 Jan;18(1):34-41. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.04.006. Epub 2013 May 15.
PMID: 24411147 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
The electromyographic activity of the multifidus muscles during the execution of two pilates exercises--swan dive and breast stroke--for healthy people.
de Oliveira Menacho M, Silva MF, Obara K, Mostagi FQ, Dias JM, Lima TB, Abrão T, Cardoso JR.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2013 Jun;36(5):319-26. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.05.005.
PMID: 23829883 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
EMG activity of trunk stabilizer muscles during Centering Principle of Pilates Method.
Marques NR, Morcelli MH, Hallal CZ, Gonçalves M.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2013 Apr;17(2):185-91. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2012.06.002. Epub 2012 Jul 2.
PMID: 23561865 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Marked effects of Pilates on the abdominal muscles: a longitudinal magnetic resonance imaging study.
Dorado C, Calbet JA, Lopez-Gordillo A, Alayon S, Sanchis-Moysi J.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2012 Aug;44(8):1589-94. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e31824fb6ae.
PMID: 22357302 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Assessment of resistance torque and resultant muscular force during Pilates hip extension exercise and its implications to prescription and progression.
Melo MO, Gomes LE, Silva YO, Bonezi A, Loss JF.
Rev Bras Fisioter. 2011 Jan-Feb;15(1):23-30.
PMID: 21519714 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Free Article
Electromyographic effect of mat Pilates exercise on the back muscle activity of healthy adult females.
Menacho MO, Obara K, Conceição JS, Chitolina ML, Krantz DR, da Silva RA, Cardoso JR.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2010 Nov-Dec;33(9):672-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2010.08.012. Epub 2010 Oct 14.
PMID: 21109058 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Effect of pilates mat exercises and conventional exercise programmes on transversus abdominis and obliquus internus abdominis activity: pilot randomised trial.
Critchley DJ, Pierson Z, Battersby G.
Man Ther. 2011 Apr;16(2):183-9. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2010.10.007. Epub 2010 Nov 12.
PMID: 21075038 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Muscle activation during four Pilates core stability exercises in quadruped position.
Queiroz BC, Cagliari MF, Amorim CF, Sacco IC.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2010 Jan;91(1):86-92. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2009.09.016.
PMID: 20103401 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Pilates. Strength for your core and more.
[No authors listed]
Mayo Clin Womens Healthsource. 2009 Jun;13(6):7. No abstract available.
PMID: 19415048 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Transversus abdominis and obliquus internus activity during pilates exercises: measurement with ultrasound scanning.
Endleman I, Critchley DJ.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2008 Nov;89(11):2205-12. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2008.04.025.
PMID: 18996251 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
de Souza Cavina AP, et al. Trials 2019. PMID 31623638 Free PMC article.
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)
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 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
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
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
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
Pilates increases the isokinetic muscular strength of the knee extensors and flexors in elderly women.
Oliveira LC, Oliveira RG, Pires-Oliveira DAA.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Oct;21(4):815-822. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.01.006. Epub 2017 Jan 8.
PMID: 29037633 [PubMed - in process]
Pilates and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Methods Induce Similar Strength Gains but Different Neuromuscular Adaptations in Elderly Women.
Teixeira de Carvalho F, de Andrade Mesquita LS, Pereira R, Neto OP, Amaro Zangaro R.
Exp Aging Res. 2017 Oct-Dec;43(5):440-452. doi: 10.1080/0361073X.2017.1369624. Epub 2017 Sep 26.
PMID: 28949820 [PubMed - in process]
Electrical Activity of Powerhouse Muscles During the Teaser Exercise of Pilates Using Different Types of Apparatus.
Werba DD, Cantergi D, Tolfo Franzoni L, Fagundes AO, Fagundes Loss J, Nogueira Haas A.
Percept Mot Skills. 2017 Apr;124(2):452-461. doi: 10.1177/0031512516684079. Epub 2016 Dec 22.
Increased strength of the scapular stabilizer and lumbar muscles after twelve weeks of Pilates training using the Reformer machine: A pilot study.
Dos Santos NT, Raimundo KC, da Silva SA, Souza LA, Ferreira KC, Borges Santo Urbano ZF, Gasparini AL, Bertoncello D.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Jan;21(1):74-80. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.05.005. Epub 2016 Jun 1.
PMID: 28167194 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Pilates increases isokinetic muscular strength of the elbow flexor and extensor muscles of older women: A randomized controlled clinical trial.
Oliveira LC, Pires-Oliveira DA, Abucarub AC, Oliveira LS, Oliveira RG.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Jan;21(1):2-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.03.002. Epub 2016 Mar 10.
PMID: 28167180 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Effects of a 16-week Pilates exercises training program for isometric trunk extension and flexion strength.
Kliziene I, Sipaviciene S, Vilkiene J, Astrauskiene A, Cibulskas G, Klizas S, Cizauskas G.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Jan;21(1):124-132. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.06.005. Epub 2016 Jun 16.
PMID: 28167168 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Effects of a Pilates exercise program on muscle strength, postural control and body composition: results from a pilot study in a group of post-menopausal women.
Bergamin M, Gobbo S, Bullo V, Zanotto T, Vendramin B, Duregon F, Cugusi L, Camozzi V, Zaccaria M, Neunhaeuserer D, Ermolao A.
Age (Dordr). 2015 Dec;37(6):118. doi: 10.1007/s11357-015-9852-3. Epub 2015 Nov 15.
PMID: 26578458 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Free PMC Article
Comparison of deep and superficial abdominal muscle activity between experienced Pilates and resistance exercise instructors and controls during stabilization exercise.
Moon JH, Hong SM, Kim CW, Shin YA.
J Exerc Rehabil. 2015 Jun 30;11(3):161-8. doi: 10.12965/jer.150203. eCollection 2015 Jun.
PMID: 26171383 [PubMed] Free PMC Article
Effects of Pilates on muscle strength, postural balance and quality of life of older adults: a randomized, controlled, clinical trial.
Campos de Oliveira L, Gonçalves de Oliveira R, Pires-Oliveira DA.
J Phys Ther Sci. 2015 Mar;27(3):871-6. doi: 10.1589/jpts.27.871. Epub 2015 Mar 31.
PMID: 25931749 [PubMed] Free PMC Article
Application of Pilates principles increases paraspinal muscle activation.
Andrade LS, Mochizuki L, Pires FO, da Silva RA, Mota YL.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Jan;19(1):62-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2014.11.011. Epub 2014 Nov 18.
PMID: 25603744 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
The Pilates breathing technique increases the electromyographic amplitude level of the deep abdominal muscles in untrained people.
Barbosa AW, Guedes CA, Bonifácio DN, de Fátima Silva A, Martins FL, Almeida Barbosa MC.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Jan;19(1):57-61. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2014.05.011. Epub 2014 Jun 5.
PMID: 25603743 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Air stacking: effects of Pilates mat exercises on muscle strength and on pulmonary function in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Franco CB, Ribeiro AF, Morcillo AM, Zambon MP, Almeida MB, Rozov T.
J Bras Pneumol. 2014 Oct;40(5):521-7. English, Portuguese.
PMID: 25410840 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Free PMC Article
Muscle activity of the erector spinae during Pilates isometric exercises on and off Swiss Ball.
Paz G, Maia M, Santiago F, Lima V, Miranda H.
J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2014 Oct;54(5):575-80.
PMID: 25270777 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Comparison of the electromyographic activity of the anterior trunk during the execution of two Pilates exercises - teaser and longspine - for healthy people.
Dias JM, Menacho Mde O, Mazuquin BF, Obara K, Mostagi FQ, Lima TB, Moura FA, Abrão T, Iversen MD, Cardoso JR.
J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2014 Oct;24(5):689-97. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2014.06.005. Epub 2014 Jun 30.
PMID: 25048643 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Effects of a 12-week Pilates course on lower limb muscle strength and trunk flexibility in women living in the community.
Kao YH, Liou TH, Huang YC, Tsai YW, Wang KM.
Health Care Women Int. 2015;36(3):303-19. doi: 10.1080/07399332.2014.900062. Epub 2014 Apr 22.
PMID: 24611630 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
An Analysis of Muscle Activities of Healthy Women during Pilates Exercises in a Prone Position.
Kim BI, Jung JH, Shim J, Kwon HY, Kim H.
J Phys Ther Sci. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-9. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.77. Epub 2014 Feb 6.
PMID: 24567680 [PubMed] Free PMC Article
Antagonist coactivation of trunk stabilizer muscles during Pilates exercises.
Rossi DM, Morcelli MH, Marques NR, Hallal CZ, Gonçalves M, Laroche DP, Navega MT.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2014 Jan;18(1):34-41. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.04.006. Epub 2013 May 15.
PMID: 24411147 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
The electromyographic activity of the multifidus muscles during the execution of two pilates exercises--swan dive and breast stroke--for healthy people.
de Oliveira Menacho M, Silva MF, Obara K, Mostagi FQ, Dias JM, Lima TB, Abrão T, Cardoso JR.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2013 Jun;36(5):319-26. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.05.005.
PMID: 23829883 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
EMG activity of trunk stabilizer muscles during Centering Principle of Pilates Method.
Marques NR, Morcelli MH, Hallal CZ, Gonçalves M.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2013 Apr;17(2):185-91. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2012.06.002. Epub 2012 Jul 2.
PMID: 23561865 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Marked effects of Pilates on the abdominal muscles: a longitudinal magnetic resonance imaging study.
Dorado C, Calbet JA, Lopez-Gordillo A, Alayon S, Sanchis-Moysi J.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2012 Aug;44(8):1589-94. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e31824fb6ae.
PMID: 22357302 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Assessment of resistance torque and resultant muscular force during Pilates hip extension exercise and its implications to prescription and progression.
Melo MO, Gomes LE, Silva YO, Bonezi A, Loss JF.
Rev Bras Fisioter. 2011 Jan-Feb;15(1):23-30.
PMID: 21519714 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Free Article
Electromyographic effect of mat Pilates exercise on the back muscle activity of healthy adult females.
Menacho MO, Obara K, Conceição JS, Chitolina ML, Krantz DR, da Silva RA, Cardoso JR.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2010 Nov-Dec;33(9):672-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2010.08.012. Epub 2010 Oct 14.
PMID: 21109058 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Effect of pilates mat exercises and conventional exercise programmes on transversus abdominis and obliquus internus abdominis activity: pilot randomised trial.
Critchley DJ, Pierson Z, Battersby G.
Man Ther. 2011 Apr;16(2):183-9. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2010.10.007. Epub 2010 Nov 12.
PMID: 21075038 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Muscle activation during four Pilates core stability exercises in quadruped position.
Queiroz BC, Cagliari MF, Amorim CF, Sacco IC.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2010 Jan;91(1):86-92. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2009.09.016.
PMID: 20103401 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Pilates. Strength for your core and more.
[No authors listed]
Mayo Clin Womens Healthsource. 2009 Jun;13(6):7. No abstract available.
PMID: 19415048 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Transversus abdominis and obliquus internus activity during pilates exercises: measurement with ultrasound scanning.
Endleman I, Critchley DJ.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2008 Nov;89(11):2205-12. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2008.04.025.
PMID: 18996251 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]