Impact of Pilates training on lower limb joint muscle strength in unilateral transtibial amputees: a single-cohort pre-post- intervention study
This pilot study demonstrated that Pilates training significantly improved joint muscle strength in the intact and residual limbs of the TTA participant group. These preliminary findings support Pilates as a beneficial and accessible modality for enhancing strength and mobility in lower limb amputees. However, further randomised controlled studies are required to fully determine the effects of Pilates training on functional outcomes and mobility in lower limb amputees.
Authors
- André Luíz Félix Rodacki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4585-497X)
- Janny Mirian Antonelli Tavares
- John G. Buckley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4085-4743)
- Letícia Pophal Cutisque
Institutions
- University of Bradford (GB)
- Instituto Federal do Paraná (BR)
- Universidade Federal do Paraná (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
- Published
- 2025-05-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2025.102000
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.67
Funders
- Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior