Feasibility of pilates for pregnant women: A randomised trial |
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| Institution: | 1. Academic and Research Collaborative in Health (ARCH), La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, 3086, Australia;2. Centre for Quality and Patient Safety, Institute for Health Transformation, Faculty of Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia;3. Victorian Rehabilitation Centre, Healthscope, Glen Waverley, VIC, 3150, Australia;1. Eskenazi Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA;2. Fellow-in-training, American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, USA;3. Research Physical Therapy Specialists, Columbia, SC, USA;4. American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy, USA;5. Montgomery Osteopractic Physical Therapy and Acupuncture, Montgomery, AL, USA;6. American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy, USA;1. Graduate School of Health Sciences, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, Osaka, Japan;2. Department of Rehabilitation, Kano General Hospital, Osaka, Japan;3. Inclusive Medical Sciences Research Institute, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, Osaka, Japan;4. Department of Clinical Laboratory, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, Osaka, Japan;5. AR-Ex Medical Research Center, Tokyo, Japan;1. Post-Graduate Program in Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil;2. Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Andalucía, Spain;3. Université de Reims, Champagne-Ardenne, France;1. Department of Physical Education, Sports Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, University Campus, Trindade, 88040-900, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil;2. Department of Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, University Campus, Trindade, 88040-900, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | ObjectiveTo investigate the feasibility and preliminary effects of Pilates exercises in primigravida women.DesignSingle-blind randomized controlled feasibility trial.SettingCommunity Pilates classes.ParticipantsLow-risk pregnant women.InterventionsPregnant women were randomly assigned to Pilates exercises (experimental) group for 6 consecutive weeks or usual antenatal care, the control group.Main outcomesThe primary outcome was feasibility of Pilates classes. Secondary outcomes included quality of life, pain, and mobility.Results21 women were recruited to the trial. Eleven were randomly allocated to the experimental group and 10 to the control group. Retention of participants was excellent for the Pilates group (100%) compared to 70% in the control group. There were no adverse events. The Pilates group showed greater gains in quality of life on the SF-12 from the pre-test (M = 81.0, SD = 11.8) to the post-test (M = 83.3, SD = 8.52) compared to the control group (pre-test M = 69.78, SD = 15.9) (post-test M = 68.1, SD = 16.05) (Wald Chi-Square = 5.597, p = 0.018). Although the duration of labour was shorter in the Pilates group (Mdn = 215, IQR: 279 min) than usual care (Mdn = 458.5, IQR: 305 min), the difference was not statistically significant. There were no significant differences between groups for pain, mobility, abdominal separation, urinary continence, analgesia, or the mode of birth.ConclusionsModified Pilates appears feasible and safe for low-risk pregnant women. Further research is needed in on this topic. |
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