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Functional Outcomes of Equipment-Assisted Pilates vs. Core Stabilization Programs in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Analysis

Author(s) Dr. Naina Aggarwal, Dr. Shivam Groover, Dr. Megha Sharma, Dr. Nidhi Gautam
Country India
Abstract ABSTRACT
Background: Exercise interventions are pivotal in geriatric rehabilitation; however, the comparative efficacy of specialized modalities, such as equipment-assisted Pilates and core stabilization programs, remains an area requiring robust investigation. This randomized controlled analysis aimed to compare the effects of a structured equipment-assisted Pilates program against a comprehensive core stabilization program in community-dwelling older adults.
Methodology: A prospective, single-blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted with 120 participants aged 65 and older, randomly assigned to either the Pilates or Core Stabilization group for a 12-week intervention. Primary outcomes included the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Secondary outcomes included the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), the SF-36 Health Survey, and the EQ-5D questionnaire. Data were collected at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up. Statistical analysis utilized ANCOVA to assess between-group differences in change scores, with significance set at p < 0.05.
Results: Both equipment-assisted Pilates and core stabilization programs demonstrated significant improvements in primary and secondary functional outcomes (p<0.001). The Pilates group showed a statistically significant greater improvement in dynamic balance (TUG) and physical functioning (SF-36) compared to the core stabilization group (p < 0.05). Conversely, the core stabilization group exhibited slightly larger, though not statistically significant, gains in static balance (BBS) and endurance (6MWT).
Conclusion: Equipment-assisted Pilates appears to offer superior benefits for dynamic functional mobility and perceived physical health in older adults, while core stabilization programs provide comparable improvements in overall balance and endurance.
Keywords Aged, Balance, Core-Stability, Pilates, Time up and Go
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On 2025-09-05
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.55155
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