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Movement variability in Pilates: a scoping review.
Mário José Pereira1, Gonçalo Dias1,2,3,4,5,6, Rui Mendes2,3,4,5
1Faculdade de Ciências do Desporto e Educação Física, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
Frontiers in Psychology
|October 2, 2023
Summary
This review explored movement variability in Pilates, finding limited research. One study showed Pilates enhances hip-knee coordination variability, suggesting diverse movement patterns.
Area of Science:
- Kinesiology
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Movement variability is crucial for motor control and adaptability.
- Pilates is a popular exercise method focusing on core strength and controlled movements.
- Understanding movement variability in Pilates can inform training and rehabilitation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically map the existing evidence on movement variability in Pilates.
- To identify concepts, theories, sources, and knowledge gaps in this research area.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review was conducted using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines.
- Searched five databases (Web of Science, SCOPUS, etc.) for studies published between January 2002 and November 2022.
- Included studies analyzing human movement variability in Pilates, excluding reviews.
Main Results:
- Identified five eligible studies.
- Only one study directly used the Pilates method in its intervention.
- This study indicated greater hip-knee coordination variability and maintained joint angular position variability.
Conclusions:
- There is a significant gap in research on movement variability within the Pilates context.
- The limited evidence suggests Pilates may promote diversified coordination patterns.
- Further research, particularly using an ecological framework, is needed.
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