The effects of a Pilates training program as a therapeutic intervention for lumbar hyperlordosis in asymptomatic men and women
by McNellis, Jennifer L., M.S., SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, 2011, 61 pages; 1504276

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a Pilates training program as a therapeutic intervention for lumbar hyperlordosis. Asymptomatic men and women (n=20) with hyperlordosis were randomly assigned to either a training group or a control group for a four week investigation. The Pilates training group participated in a specially designed Pilates mat program two times per week for four weeks, while the control group did not participate in any Pilates. Measurements of the lumbar spine were taken with the flexible curve ruler before and after the Pilates intervention. A factorial analysis of variance (ANOVA) (p<0.05) revealed a significant mean difference between pre-training and post-training measurements, a significant mean difference between treatments and a significant interaction between time and treatments. These results provide meaningful, objective data on the efficacy of the Pilates method of exercise as it relates to improving hyperlordosis of the lumbar spine.

 
AdviserJoan A. Finn
SchoolSOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
SourceMAI/ 50-02, p. , Nov 2011
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsPhysical therapy; Kinesiology
Publication Number1504276
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