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October 17, 2025International Journal of Medical Science and Diagnosis ResearchOpen Access

Effect of Structured Pilates Training on Balance and Gait in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: A Clinical Study

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SPSidhartha PandaPDPriyabrata DashMPMatrujyoti Pattnaik

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Overview

Clinical study demonstrates significant improvements in balance and gait coordination in individuals with Parkinson’s disease, suggesting Pilates as a valuable rehabilitation tool.

Key Points

  • A structured 6-week Pilates intervention enhanced balance and gait in participants with Parkinson's disease, resulting in improved scores on functional assessments.
  • The mean Berg Balance Scale score significantly increased from 42.8 to 50.2, while the 6-Minute Walk Test distance improved from 284.6 m to 332.1 m after intervention.
  • Analysis of 30 individuals indicated that Pilates training is both safe and feasible, with reported benefits in trunk flexibility and mobility confidence.
  • These findings support the integration of Pilates into physiotherapy regimens for enhancing functional independence and mitigating fall risks in Parkinson's disease.

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Panda et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f199c5de32064e504dcdb5https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmsdr.v9i4.1074
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