Effects of combined Pilates and aquaplyometric exercises on postural control and physical functions in patients with multiple sclerosis

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GÜRPINAR B., Tomruk M. S., KARA B., Idiman E.

CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.45, no.1, pp.148-156, 2020 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.17826/cumj.631595
  • Journal Name: CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Academic Search Premier, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.148-156
  • Keywords: Postural control, exercise, multiple sclerosis, MOTOR DUAL TASKING, SENSORY INTERACTION, IMPROVE BALANCE, PERFORMANCE, WALKING, VALIDITY, PEOPLE, INTERVENTIONS, IMPAIRMENTS, STABILITY
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Postural control deficits in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are common and aggravate in dual tasking. Spinal stabilization approaches like Pilates and aquaplyometric exercises may have a positive effect on postural control. We aimed to determine the effects of combined Pilates and aquaplyometric exercises on postural control with and without dual task and physical functions in people with MS with this study.