Impact of the Pilates method on reduction and risk of falls in older adults: a systematic review
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Introduction: Falls represent one of the main causes of serious injuries and mortality in older adults, due to intrinsic factors such as muscle weakness and balance problems, as well as extrinsic conditions of the environment. Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of the Pilates method in reducing falls and in the risk of them in older adults. Methods: A systematic search was carried out in the Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect and PubMed databases for the period between 2014 and 2024, using the equation TS= (“Pilates” OR “Pilates exercise” OR “Pilates training”) AND TS= (“fall risk” OR “fall prevention” OR “elderly”) AND PY= (2014-2024)). This search yielded a total of 63 articles which were analyzed using the PRISMA guidelines, selecting a total of 6 articles in accordance with the inclusion criteria. Results: The results indicate improvements in balance, muscle strength, functional mobility and confidence in balance, crucial aspects for the prevention of falls, which is consistent with a decrease in the number of falls. Conclusion: The Pilates method is a promising intervention to reduce the number of falls and the risk of them in older adults, improving balance, functional mobility and confidence in balance.
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