Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine


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Effectiveness of Pilates on Postural Control in Menopausal Woman: A Systematic Review

Authors: Mohammad Alghosi ORCID
Department of Physical Education, Technical and Vocational University (TVU), Tehran, Iran

Maryam Dibazar ORCID
Department of Sports Injury and Corrective Exercise, Faculty of Physical Education & Sport ‎Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran

Parisa Sedaghati ORCID
Department of Sports Injury and Corrective Exercise, Faculty of Physical Education & Sport ‎Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran

Hassan Daneshmandi ORCID
Department of Sports Injury and Corrective Exercise, Faculty of Physical Education & Sport ‎Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
Keywords: exercise therapy core stability balance motor control menstruation hormone replacement therapy menopause
Whole issue publication date:2025
Page range:15 (41-55)
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Abstract

During menopause, women face notable physical changes and a higher risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Pilates exercises can improve balance, benefiting this population. This study aimed to evaluate the specific impact of Pilates on postural control in menopausal women. The search for relevant studies encompassed Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus databases, covering the period until August 2, 2025. Additionally, the reference lists of included studies were manually searched for further identification of relevant articles. The selection of studies, data extraction, and assessment of methodological quality using the Downs and Black checklist were conducted independently by two authors. This review included five studies with 284 menopausal women, examining the effect of Pilates on postural control. The most commonly implemented Pilates exercises across the included studies consisted of 2 sessions per week, each lasting approximately 50 to 60 minutes, conducted at low to moderate intensity, and sustained for a minimum intervention duration of 12 weeks. Postural control variables were evaluated using a stabilometric platform, force plate, timed up-and-go test, and Mini-BESTest. Pilates may improve postural control in menopausal women, with factors like time since menopause, activity level, and exercise characteristics influencing outcomes.
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