Effects of the Pilates method on variables related to functionality of a patient with traumatic spondylolisthesis at
Laís Campos de Oliveira1, Carolina Andolpho Guedes1, Fabrício José Jassi1
1Health Sciences Center, State University of North Parana, Jacarezinho, Paraná, Brazil.
Introduction:
Traumatic spondylolisthesis at L4-L5 is a rare complication in the spine, which impairs variables related to the functionality of the person affected.
Objective:
To verify the effects of the Pilates method on strength and muscular resistance, flexibility, postural balance and level of pain in a patient with traumatic spondylolisthesis at L4-L5.
Methods:
The following evaluations were performed pre and post-intervention: resistance of the flexor and extensor muscles of the trunk; isokinetic peak torque of the extensor and flexor muscles of the knee; hip and torso flexibility; static postural balance; and the visual analog scale of pain. The treatment consisted of three weekly sessions of Pilates, performed over 12 weeks.
Results:
There was improvement in all the tests, except for one variable related to postural balance.
Conclusions:
The Pilates method was effective for improving muscle resistance and strength, flexibility, postural balance and pain, in a patient with traumatic spondylolisthesis at L4-L5.
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