The effects of Pilates Exercises on gait, balance and risk of falls in lower limb Amputees

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Amputee; Postural Balance; M01.150

• Registration Number: RBR-109zf3kn
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Federal do Paraná

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-04-17
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023
• Study Completion: 2024-02-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Unilateral transtibial lower limb amputees; both genders; ages between 18 and 59 years; adapted to prosthetic use for at least 6 months; able to walk independently, without the need for auxiliary equipment; no comorbidities such as high blood pressure and diabetes; able to walk and practice exercises; without paresis or plegia of lower limbs; free from neurological diseases that could compromise verbal comprehension; no injuries to the stump that would affect the use of the prosthesis; who do not use medications that have a proven effect on balance such as antidepressants, tranquilizers or sedatives; be available to participate in the Pilates training program; not present injuries or illnesses or contraindications that prevent the performance of the evaluations and the practice of physical exercises

Exclusion Criteria

Lower limb amputees who are not adapted to the use of a prosthesis; who need auxiliary equipment to walk around, such as canes and crutches; hypertensive and diabetic; paresis or plegia of lower limbs; neurological diseases that compromise verbal comprehension; stump injuries; use of antidepressants, tranquilizers or sedatives; other injuries or illnesses that prevent participation in the Pilates training program

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified