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Exercises of the Mat Pilates Method: efects on posture and postural control in children

Exercises of the Mat Pilates Method: efects on alignment and postural control in healthy children

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
REBEC
Registry ID
RBR-8t5p7d
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2017-07-03
Start date
2017-05-25
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

movement

Interventions

Experimental group: 30 children. The intervention will consist of exercises of the Pilates method in soil and will last 14 weeks, twice a week with duration of 50 minutes, totaling 28 sessions. Contro
Other
E02.779.474

Sponsors

Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Lead Sponsor
Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Collaborator

Eligibility

Age
8 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria will be children aged eight to 12 years; not having prior knowledge of the Pilates Method; availability of time for study participation; not performing or participating in an exercise program in the last six months, in addition to physical education at school; be resident in Londrina or region; be healthy and with typical development; consent of the parents or guardians through the signing of the free and informed term.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with chronic diseases will be excluded; musculoskeletal involvement of the spine, upper and lower limbs; previous surgeries or that may interfere with the evaluated aspects; inability to maintain orthostatic position; with physical and / or sensorial deficit; complaint of dizziness or vertigo; attention deficit or comprehension; use of continuous medication.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Improvement in Postural Alignment verified by photogrammetry from the observation of a variation of at least 5% in the measurements 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the intervention.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Improvement in muscle flexibility verified by the distance test of the 3rd finger to the ground and by the sit and reach test in the Wells bank from the observation of a variation of at least 5% in the measurements 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the intervention. Improvement in static postural control verified by the force platform from the observation of a variation of at least 5% in the measurements 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the intervention. Improvement in dynamic postural control verified by the anterior and lateral range test from the observation of a variation of at least 5% 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the intervention. Improvement in the distribution of static plantar pressure verified by baropodometry from the observation of a variation of at least 5% in the measurements 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the intervention. Improvement in plantar imprint verified by the planter from the observation of a variation of at least 5% in the measurements 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the intervention. Improvement in thoracoabdominal mobility verified by Cirtometria from the observation of a variation of at least 5% in the measurements 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the intervention. Improvement in respiratory muscle strength verified by Manovacuometry from the observation of a variation of at least 5% in the measurements 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the intervention. Improvement in Sleep Quality verified by the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ-PT) from the observation of a variation of at least 5% in the measurements 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the intervention.

Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactFabíola;Jessica Cibinello;de Jesus Neves

Universidade Estadual de Londrina;Universidade Estadual de Londrina

fabi.cibinello@hotmail.com;jessica_neves_3@hotmail.com+55 (43) 99650-5643;+55 (43) 99650-5643

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 26, 2026