Effects of Pilates on inter-recti distance, thickness of rectus abdominis, waist circumference and abdominal muscle endurance in primiparous women
Abstract Background Pilates is expected to have a positive effect on women with weakened abdominal muscles after childbirth. Pilates may have a beneficial effect on the structure and function of the abdominal muscles in pregnant women. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the ef...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-11-01
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Series: | BMC Women's Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02775-5 |