Multiple sclerosis and related disorders
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Mult Scler Relat Disord · Feb 2019
Meta AnalysisPilates for people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Pilates can be an interesting rehabilitation strategy for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), since is a low-cost and attractive physical exercise modality that has shown to have beneficial effects in other neurological pathologies. For prescribing Pilates to this population, health professionals should be aware of its potential benefits, a goal that can be achieved by making available updated scientific evidence in this regard. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review and a meta-analysis aimed at identifying the characteristics and methodological quality of the investigations that have studied the effects of Pilates in people affected with MS. ⋯ Pilates is a feasible therapy for people with MS that can lead to improvements on their physical function, and it might be helpful for reducing self-perceived fatigue. The potential beneficial effects of Pilates are not significantly greater than those derived from the performance of other physical therapies. Further high-quality RCTs are needed to consolidate the existing scientific evidence regarding the impact of Pilates on this population.