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The Effects of Clinical Pilates Training on Balance and Walking in Lower Limb Prosthesis Users
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Classic Exercise and Clinical Pilates for Prosthesis User. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Studies have shown that Pilates exercises are one of the exercises that can improve breathing capacity, coordination, balance, flexibility, and muscular endurance. Pilates exercises improve walking and balance, reduce back pain and prevent further pain or injury. These are all common problems for people who have undergone lower extremity amputation. The aim of our study is to improve the pelvis-trunk coordination, gait symmetry, and balance on individuals who have undergone amputation and also to increase body awareness.
Study Details
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Interventions
Classic exercise group consists of straight leg raising, back extensor strengthening, and abdominal strengthening exercises.
In the Clinical pilates group, pilates exercises will be given. Clinical pilates exercises improve back extensors, trunk flexors, and pelvis stabilization. These exercises will be applied along with breathing exercises.