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The influence of Pilates method in quality of life of practitioners
Fernanda Teles Dias Vieira1, Lucila Martins Faria, João Irineu Wittmann
1Gama Filho University, Rua Manuel Vitorino, 553 e Piedade/RJ, CEP: 20740-900, Brazil.
Introduction:
The priority of Pilates is to obtain physical and mental health, including flexibility, in a secure and balanced way.
Aim:
To verify the change in the quality of life of practitioners of the Pilates method.
Methodology:
Descriptive observational study of 74 Pilates practitioners divided into 3 groups: practitioner for up to three months; practitioner for more than 1 year; and ex-practitioners. The quality of life analysis was performed using the self-administered questionnaire, SF-36. The comparison between groups was made by ANOVA one-way, then an analysis by post-hoc Scheffé, with a significance level of p < 0.05.
Result:
The group of experienced practitioners showed better results in the dimensions of physical function (mean 86.37 points; p < 0.01), general health (mean 29.48 points; p < 0.001) and mental health (mean 43.59 points; p < 0.02) of quality of life.
Conclusion:
Pilates was associated with the improvement of quality of life.
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