ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2023
The Effectiveness of Pilates Training Interventions on Older Adults' Balance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Review in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07583394 (Comparison of the Acute Effects of Wunda Chair Pilates and Mat-Based Pilates Exercises on Balance in Healthy Women), which is not on this map. Cited by 6 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Comparison of the Acute Effects of Wunda Chair Pilates and Mat-Based Pilates Exercises on Balance in Healthy Women
Who cites it
6 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 7 citations in OpenAlex.
- Exercise and nutritional interventions for sarcopenia-related fall prevention in older adults: An umbrella review.The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of core training on balance performance in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of aerobic and Pilates exercise on balance, gait, functional capacity, lower extremity strength, fear of falling, sleep quality, and quality of life in older adults.BMC geriatrics · 2026Trial
- Aquatic Pilates Is Associated with Improved Spinal Alignment and Functional Performance in Women Aged 55-65 Years with Thoracic Kyphosis.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Article
- The Effects of Pilates in Parkinson's Disease-A Narrative Review.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Analyzing Key Factors on Training Days within a Standard Microcycle for Young Sub-Elite Football Players: A Principal Component Approach.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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10 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectivesPilates training intervention programs have gained attention as a potential approach to enhancing balance in older adults, thereby reducing the risk of falls. In light of these considerations, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to critically evaluate the existing evidence and determine the effect of Pilates training intervention programs on older adults' balance. MATERIALS AND
methodsThe literature was searched through the PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases from inception until July 2023. The primary keywords used for the literature search included "elderly" or "older adults" and "pilates training" and "balance".
resultsThe systematic review through qualitative analysis showed robust evidence about the efficacy of Pilates intervention programs in improving older adults' balance. The pooled meta-analysis of static and dynamic balance showed that eight (53%) out of a total fifteen analyzed interventions presented a significant effect of Pilates in improving the participants' balance, without between-study heterogeneity. In addition, the meta-analysis regarding dynamic balance showed that six (67%) out of nine analyzed interventions presented a significant effect of Pilates in improving the participants' balance, without heterogeneity between studies. Similarly, the meta-analysis regarding static balance showed that four (50%) out of eight analyzed studies presented significant effects on the older adults' balance, where moderate between-study heterogeneity was found. Sensitivity analysis showed that three studies reduced the between-study heterogeneity (19, 17.6, and 17%), regressing from moderate to low heterogeneity,
conclusionsThis systematic review and meta-analysis underscores the potential of Pilates training as a valuable intervention to enhance balance in the elderly population.
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