Exercises of the Mat Pilates Method: efects on posture and postural control in childre

Not Applicable

• Conditions: movement; motor activity; M01.060.406; psychomotor performance; child; G07.568; F01.145.632; F02.808

• Registration Number: RBR-8t5p7d
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Estadual de Londrina

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-07-03
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruitment completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria will be children aged eight to 12 years; not having prior knowledge of the Pilates Method; availability of time for study participation; not performing or participating in an exercise program in the last six months, in addition to physical education at school; be resident in Londrina or region; be healthy and with typical development; consent of the parents or guardians through the signing of the free and informed term.

Exclusion Criteria

Children with chronic diseases will be excluded; musculoskeletal involvement of the spine, upper and lower limbs; previous surgeries or that may interfere with the evaluated aspects; inability to maintain orthostatic position; with physical and / or sensorial deficit; complaint of dizziness or vertigo; attention deficit or comprehension; use of continuous medication.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improvement in Postural Alignment verified by photogrammetry from the observation of a variation of at least 5% in the measurements 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the intervention.