The effect of Pilates method on elderly flexibility

The effect of Pilates method on elderly flexibility

Introduction Pilates as physical exercise practice brings countless benefits, such as improvement of motor aptitudes and skills.Objective To look into the effect of the Pilates method on the hip and shoulder girdle flexibility levels in the elderly.Methods Experimental study composed of 30 elderly s...

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Main Authors: Adriana Coutinho de Azevedo Guimarães, Sabrina Fernandes de Azevedo, Joseani Paulini Neves Simas, Zenite Machado, Vanessa Terezinha Ferrari Jonck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Editora Champagnat
Series:Fisioterapia em Movimento
Subjects:
Envelhecimento
Flexibilidade
Atividade motora
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-51502014000200181&lng=en&tlng=en

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