A Pilates Exercise Program as a Therapeutic Strategy in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Effects on Functional Capacity and Blood Glucose DOI Open Access

Beatriz Ruiz-Ariza,

Fidel Hita‐Contreras, Agustín Aibar‐Almazán

et al.

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(9), P. 1012 - 1012

Published: April 28, 2025

Background/Objectives: Older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) often experience impaired physical function and metabolic control. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a 12-week Pilates-based intervention on blood glucose concentration in this population. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted 104 older (mean age: 70.6 ± 3.15 years; 70.2% women), all diagnosed T2DM. The participants were assigned control group (CG, n = 52) or Pilates training (PG, 52). included 24 sessions over 12 weeks (2 sessions/week, 60 min each). Outcomes assessed pre- post-intervention capillary glucose, handgrip strength, functional mobility (Timed Up Go), balance (Berg Balance Scale), flexibility (Chair Sit-and-Reach Test Back Scratch Test). Results: Compared group, showed statistically significant improvements levels (-4.06 mg/dL (p < 0.001; d 0.68)), strength (+1.76 kg 0.48)), gait speed 0.53), score) (+2.37 points 0.66)), (improvements upper limbs (BST, 0.78-0.98) lower (CSRT, 1.07 right; 0.63 left)). Conclusions: program led glycemic control, muscular speed, balance, These findings support as safe, effective, adaptable non-pharmacological promote health

Language: Английский

A Pilates Exercise Program as a Therapeutic Strategy in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Effects on Functional Capacity and Blood Glucose DOI Open Access

Beatriz Ruiz-Ariza,

Fidel Hita‐Contreras, Agustín Aibar‐Almazán

et al.

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(9), P. 1012 - 1012

Published: April 28, 2025

Background/Objectives: Older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) often experience impaired physical function and metabolic control. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a 12-week Pilates-based intervention on blood glucose concentration in this population. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted 104 older (mean age: 70.6 ± 3.15 years; 70.2% women), all diagnosed T2DM. The participants were assigned control group (CG, n = 52) or Pilates training (PG, 52). included 24 sessions over 12 weeks (2 sessions/week, 60 min each). Outcomes assessed pre- post-intervention capillary glucose, handgrip strength, functional mobility (Timed Up Go), balance (Berg Balance Scale), flexibility (Chair Sit-and-Reach Test Back Scratch Test). Results: Compared group, showed statistically significant improvements levels (-4.06 mg/dL (p < 0.001; d 0.68)), strength (+1.76 kg 0.48)), gait speed 0.53), score) (+2.37 points 0.66)), (improvements upper limbs (BST, 0.78-0.98) lower (CSRT, 1.07 right; 0.63 left)). Conclusions: program led glycemic control, muscular speed, balance, These findings support as safe, effective, adaptable non-pharmacological promote health

Language: Английский

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