Effect of Pilates Application on Abdominal Muscle Function, Core Stability, Musculoskeletal Pain, Quality of Life, Anxiety and Depression in Parkinson's Patients

The Effect of Pilates Application on Abdominal Muscle Function, Core Stability, Musculoskeletal Pain, Quality of Life, Anxiety and Depression in Parkinson's Patients

In this study, it is aimed to investigate the effect of Pilates application on abdominal muscle function, core stability, musculoskeletal pain, quality of life, anxiety and depression in Parkinson's Patients.

Objective: In this study, it is aimed to investigate the effect of Pilates application on abdominal muscle function, core stability, musculoskeletal pain, quality of life, anxiety and depression in Parkinson's Patients.

Method: The study included 15 Idiopathic Parkinson's Patients over 18 years of age, under stage 3 according to the Hoehn-Yahr clinical staging. Patients were divided into intervention and control groups. Pilates training was performed for 6 weeks, twice a week and 60 minutes per session in intervention group. Demographic features will be questioned and recorded in the data recording form through mutual interview in patients who meet the inclusion criteria; evaluations will be made regarding muscle thickness and pain. All patients will be evaluated before treatment, after treatment, at the 3rd and 6th months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease
• Must be older 18 years old
• Must have 24 and above score on Mini Mental Test
• Must be the third or lower stage according to the Hoehn-Yahr staging
• Must have stable clinical status

Exclusion Criteria:

• Musculoskeletal or cognitive impairment at a level affecting evaluation and treatment
• Other neurological disease