Source: MS-UK
Pilates-based interventions may improve mobility, balance, and quality of life of people with MS while reducing their fatigue, according to a review study.
According to the researchers, supervised Pilates may be helpful alongside rehabilitation when delivered by trained physiotherapists and tailored to patients’ disability level, fatigue level, and functional goals.
Pilates is a mind-body form of exercise combining precise movements and breathing techniques to strengthen muscles and improve posture, flexibility, and awareness.
To learn more, researchers a review of the effects of Pilates-based interventions on mobility, balance, fatigue, and health-related quality of life in adults with MS. The analysis included 22 clinical trials conducted in six countries – Turkey, Iran, Ireland, Canada, the UK, and Israel – which collectively enrolled 901 MS patients.
Find out more on the MS-UK website
Pilates at Berkshire MS Therapy Centre
We run various different Pilates classes for people with MS both in person and online throughout the week at the Centre and they are certainly very popular with our members. If you already attend the Centre for exercise, please speak to your physiotherapist if you would like to find out more about Pilates classes.
In a recent survey, one respondent said, “Pilates at BMSTC has really helped me retain a lot of my mobility. The stretches are really good at helping me maintain my full range of movement, and helped rebuild my core so I can be more stable when walking around.”
If you haven’t been to the Centre before, please drop an email to ms@bmstc.org or call us on 0118 901 6000 and we’ll arrange for you to come and have a tour and find out more about all the therapies and support we offer, including Pilates.
