Efeitos do método Mat Pilates sobre o equilíbrio estático em mulheres jovens sedentárias

Abstract

Balance is the ability to maintain body center within the base of support. The stability of the pelvis and lumbar spine has a fundamental role in body balance. Trunk muscles are divided into two groups: the deep muscles, which are the internal obliques, the transverse abdominis and multifidus. All these muscle groups, in an integral way, help support the spine and pelvis and constitute the core, power house or power center. The Pilates method seeks to control this force center and is based on six basic principles: the center of strength, concentration, control, precision, breath and flow. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of mat Pilates on static balance in sedentary young women. A cross-sectional character of quantitative, quasi-experimental type was performed and participated in the present study, 9 women with a mean age of 22.6 ± 3.43 underwent 10 sessions of mat Pilates in the period March-May 2014. The evaluation included identification data, and activation history of the transversus abdominis. To assess balance the force platform was used. No difference in the balance before and after sessions of Pilates was observed.