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Parolini F, Bertolini G, Santos R, Abreu M, Nogueira AL, Bertoncello D. Unlocking the Potential: Increasing Muscle Strength in Lower Limbs of Youth Soccer Players over Five Weeks through Mat Pilates Training-A Pilot Study. Sensors (Basel) 2024; 24:473. [PMID: 38257568 PMCID: PMC10819903 DOI: 10.3390/s24020473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
Abstract
The interest in soccer generally starts during childhood, with children and young people often looking for opportunities in sports. New exercise techniques can be effective in improving training. The aim of this study was to compare the effects on the strength and physical posture of a group practicing Pilates with another not practicing Pilates, both undergoing continuous football training. In this controlled randomized clinical trial, the participants were 15 soccer club members, who had a training frequency of least three times weekly. The sample was divided into a control group (n = 7) of players who did not undergo any therapeutic intervention (only the usual training) and a Pilates group (n = 8) of players who participated in the mat Pilates program. The intervention consisted of fifteen sessions. Postural evaluations were performed using biophotogrammetry and force analysis. Significant improvements were obtained in terms of increased muscle strength (p = 0.001) for the Pilates group, but there were no significant postural alterations when comparing the two groups. Five weeks of mat Pilates was sufficient to increase lower limb muscle strength in young football players. This pilot study indicates that Mat Pilates as a method that could be planned to be included in training.
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Affiliation(s)
- Franciele Parolini
- Human Movement Analysis Laboratory (LAHM), Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Av. Getúlio Guaritá, 159, Nossa Sra. da Abadia, Uberaba 38025-440, MG, Brazil; (F.P.); (M.A.); (A.L.N.); (D.B.)
- Center for Rehabilitation Research (CIR), School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
- Center of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Physiotherapy, State University of Western Paraná (UNIOESTE), Cascavel 85819-110, PR, Brazil;
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- Center for Rehabilitation Research (CIR), School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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- Human Movement Analysis Laboratory (LAHM), Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Av. Getúlio Guaritá, 159, Nossa Sra. da Abadia, Uberaba 38025-440, MG, Brazil; (F.P.); (M.A.); (A.L.N.); (D.B.)
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- Human Movement Analysis Laboratory (LAHM), Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Av. Getúlio Guaritá, 159, Nossa Sra. da Abadia, Uberaba 38025-440, MG, Brazil; (F.P.); (M.A.); (A.L.N.); (D.B.)
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- Human Movement Analysis Laboratory (LAHM), Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Av. Getúlio Guaritá, 159, Nossa Sra. da Abadia, Uberaba 38025-440, MG, Brazil; (F.P.); (M.A.); (A.L.N.); (D.B.)
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Pereira MJ, Dias G, Mendes R, Martins F, Gomes R, Castro MA, Vaz V. Movement variability in Pilates: a scoping review. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1195055. [PMID: 37780172 PMCID: PMC10540319 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1195055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Objective This scoping review aimed to identify studies that analyzed movement variability in Pilates. Following a systematic approach to mapping evidence on this topic would highlight concepts, theories, sources, and knowledge gaps in this area. Methods This review used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) criteria for the selection, reading, and analysis of studies in this area. We searched five literature databases (Web of Science, SCOPUS, library catalog of the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education of the University of Coimbra-EBSCO Discovery Services, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar). Eligible articles contained the word "Pilates," and the human movement variability was analyzed. Any type of study (except reviews) could be eligible and must have been published between 1 January 2002 and 30 November 2022, in Portuguese, Spanish, French, or English. Results Our search identified five eligible entries. Only one study used the Pilates method in its intervention, pointing to a more significant variability of hip-knee coordination, suggesting more diversified coordination patterns, and maintaining the variability of the angular position of the joint. Conclusion Very few studies have examined movement variability in Pilates, and only one applied an ecological framework.
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- Mário José Pereira
- Faculdade de Ciências do Desporto e Educação Física, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Ciências do Desporto e Educação Física, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Escola Superior de Educação de Coimbra, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Laboratório RoboCorp, IIA, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- CIDAF (UID/DTP/04213/2020), Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- ESEC-UNICID-ASSERT, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Instituto de Telecomunicações, Delegação da Covilhã, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Escola Superior de Educação de Coimbra, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Laboratório RoboCorp, IIA, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- CIDAF (UID/DTP/04213/2020), Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- ESEC-UNICID-ASSERT, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Escola Superior de Educação de Coimbra, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Laboratório RoboCorp, IIA, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- ESEC-UNICID-ASSERT, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Instituto de Telecomunicações, Delegação da Covilhã, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Escola Superior de Educação de Coimbra, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Laboratório RoboCorp, IIA, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- CIDAF (UID/DTP/04213/2020), Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- ESEC-UNICID-ASSERT, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Instituto de Telecomunicações, Delegação da Covilhã, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Laboratório RoboCorp, IIA, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Escola Superior de Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Ciências do Desporto e Educação Física, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- CIDAF (UID/DTP/04213/2020), Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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