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June 27, 2026HealthcareOpen Access

Pilates Method as a Biopsychosocial Intervention in the Modern Workplace: A Systematic Review of Physical, Mental, and Occupational Benefits

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ITIoannis TrigonisITIoannis TsartsapakisAZAglaia Zafeiroudi

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Overview

Systematic review demonstrates Pilates improves physical and psychological outcomes in employees, suggesting workplace interventions could enhance health and productivity.

Key Points

  • This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Pilates method for addressing physical, psychological, and occupational outcomes in the workplace.
  • Conducted a systematic search in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, PEDro, and Google Scholar following PRISMA 2020 guidelines.
  • Included randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental, and observational designs involving employees.
  • Categorized outcomes into physical health, mental well-being, and occupational performance.
  • Pilates may reduce pain intensity and disability in workers with chronic low back or neck pain, with moderate certainty.
  • Improvements in psychological outcomes, including anxiety and job-related stress, with lower certainty of evidence.
  • Occupational benefits reported include enhanced job satisfaction and favorable cost-utility findings.

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Trigonis et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3f69caaea7db3c195407d5https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14131852
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