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Hejazi K, Roki M, Makrami Mayvan A, Toghdori A. The Effect of Eight Weeks Pilates Training on Functional Indicators and Postural Abnormalities in Older Men. PTJ 2025; 15 (1)
URL: http://ptj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-624-fa.html

Purpose: Structural-oriented changes caused by aging among older people are common due to mobility poverty. This study investigates the effect of eight weeks of Pilates exercise training on functional indicators and postural abnormalities in older men.
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study with a control group, 26 men aged between 60 and 70 years were randomly divided into an experimental group (n=13) and a control group (n=13). The Pilates exercise program lasted eight weeks (three sessions per week) and each session for 55 to 60 min. Before and after the end of the training, functional indicators and postural abnormalities were measured. The paired t-test and the analysis of covariance were used within and between changes, respectively
Results: There was a significant difference between the group of Pilates exercises compared to the control group in the level of flexibility, upper body strength, and dynamic strength in elderly men. Cardiorespiratory function (6.60%), upper limb strength (17.28%), leg dynamism (19.34%), and lower limb muscle endurance (11.61%) were significantly improved after the training intervention. There was a significant difference between the two groups in postural abnormalities only in the genu varum. However, the variables of forward head 2.22%, scoliosis 1.02%, kyphosis 4.73%, and lordosis 6.04% significantly decreased after the training intervention.
Conclusion: Pilate’s training has been linked to enhanced functional indicators and a reduction in abnormalities. Given the numerous benefits associated with Pilates, integrating it into public health exercise programs can prove to be a valuable addition. By making Pilates more accessible to a wider population and incorporating it into these programs, we can effectively enhance individuals’ motivation to engage in physical activity. As a result, this will lead to an improved standard of living and overall quality of life for the population.