The effects of Clinical Pilates training on walking, balance, fall risk, respiratory, and cognitive functions in persons with multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial

Abasiyanik Z., ERTEKİN Ö., Kahraman T., Yigit P., ÖZAKBAŞ S.

EXPLORE-THE JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND HEALING, vol.16, no.1, pp.12-20, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.explore.2019.07.010
  • Journal Name: EXPLORE-THE JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND HEALING
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.12-20
  • Keywords: Clinical Pilates, Multiple sclerosis, Exercise, Walking, Balance, Cognition, MUSCLE STRENGTH, PHYSICAL-THERAPY, OLDER-ADULTS, EXERCISE, VALIDITY, REHABILITATION, PERFORMANCE, MOBILITY, PEOPLE
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Context: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic progressive and neurodegenerative disease. Exercise programs are needed to maintain and increase functional status in persons with MS (pwMS). Pilates exercises designed by a physiotherapist can enhance participation and functionality in pwMS.