Mugla University, School of Physical Education and Sports , Mugla.
J Sports Sci Med. 2011 Mar 1;10(1):105-11. eCollection 2011.
The purpose of this study was to determine if Pilates exercise could improve dynamic balance, flexibility, reaction time and muscle strength in order to reduce the number of falls among older women. 60 female volunteers over the age of 65 from a residential home in Ankara participated in this study. Participants joined a 12-week series of 1-hour Pilates sessions three times per week. Dynamic balance, flexibility, reaction time and muscle strength were measured before and after the program. The number of falls before and during the 12-week period was also recorded. Dynamic balance, flexibility, reaction time and muscle strength improved (p < 0. 05) in the exercise group when compared to the non-exercise group. In conclusion, Pilates exercises are effective in improving dynamic balance, flexibility, reaction time, and muscle strength as well as decreasing the propensity to fall in older women. Key pointsPilates-based exercises improve dynamic balance, reaction time and muscle strength in the elderly.Pilates exercise may reduce the number of falls in elderly women by increasing these fitness parameters.
本研究旨在确定普拉提运动是否可以改善动态平衡、灵活性、反应时间和肌肉力量，从而减少老年女性的跌倒次数。 来自安卡拉养老院的 60 名 65 岁以上的女性志愿者参加了这项研究。 参与者参加了为期 12 周、每周 3 次、每次 1 小时的普拉提课程。 在计划前后测量动态平衡、灵活性、反应时间和肌肉力量。 在 12 周期间还记录了跌倒的次数。 与非运动组相比，运动组的动态平衡、灵活性、反应时间和肌肉力量均有所提高（p<0.05）。 总之，普拉提运动可有效改善老年人的动态平衡、灵活性、反应时间和肌肉力量，降低老年女性跌倒的倾向。 关键点普拉提运动可改善老年人的动态平衡、反应时间和肌肉力量。普拉提运动可能通过增加这些健康指标来减少老年女性跌倒的次数。
